Bryce James Reveals Advice From LeBron in Video Before Freshman Season at Arizona

Incoming University of Arizona freshman guard Bryce James divulged Tuesday what advice he received from his famous father ahead of the 2025-26 college basketball season.

Speaking to reporters following practice, James provided some insight into what his dad, Los Angeles Lakers superstar and NBA legend LeBron James, instilled in him leading up to his freshman campaign.

"For me, some advice he's given me is probably just working hard, just coming in here and doing what you do best," James said. "Also, just making sure that even if you're not having some good days, always have a stay-positive mentality. Maybe you miss a shot, you have a turnover or something, don't hang your head down. Always keep your head up, just push through and stay positive."

In LeBron James, Bryce has arguably the greatest basketball player of all time at his disposal.

Twenty-two seasons into his career, the 40-year-old James is the NBA's all-time leading scorer with 42,184 points, plus he is a 21-time All-Star, four-time NBA champion, four-time NBA Finals MVP and four-time NBA MVP.

LeBron never played college basketball since he went straight from high school to the NBA, but he knows plenty about the weight of great expectations and how to manage it, which is something Bryce may have to deal with at Arizona.

Unlike LeBron's older son, Bronny James, Bryce isn't entering the college game as a top recruit with NBA hype surrounding him.

Per 247Sports, Bronny was a 4-star prospect and the No. 28 overall recruit in his class when he went to USC. Although he struggled in his only collegiate season, the Lakers selected Bronny in the second round of the 2024 NBA draft, making him and LeBron the first father-son combo in NBA history.

Bryce is no slouch, but he is more modestly rated as a 3-star prospect and the No. 284 overall recruit in his class by 247Sports.

That suggests Bryce may not play a huge role as a freshman at Arizona, and unlike Bronny, he may need multiple years at the college level before moving on to the NBA is even considered a viable possibility, if ever.

Still, being the son of LeBron James comes with a certain degree of pressure, and it is something that Bryce will have to manage in order to be a successful college basketball player and a potential pro down the line.