LeBron James Says He Doesn't Want Son and Lakers Teammate Bronny to Call Him 'Dad' on the Court

LeBron and Bronny James.Photo:Frazer Harrison/Getty Frazer Harrison/Getty LeBron Jameshas an important rule for his son this NBA season. When the 39-year-old basketball star and his sonBronny Jamestake the court together for the Los Angeles Lakers this season, they’ll become the first father and son duo to do so in the league’s history. Still, LeBron said the 19-year-old rookie can’t call him “dad” on the court. “[Bronny] cannot call me dad in the workplace,” LeBron said in ateaserfor a new episode of Uninterrupted’s “The Shop” podcast.

LeBron James Shares the Court with Bronny in Historic First NBA Game with a Father-Son Duo

LeBron James #23 and Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers share the court against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Oct. 22, 2024.Photo:Harry How/Getty Harry How/Getty LeBron Jameswas all smiles when he briefly shared the court with his sonBronnyas the Lakers rookie made his debut in the NBA regular season. Bronny, 20, took the floor of the Lakers' opening night game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday, Oct. 22, marking the USC alum’s first minutes playing in the pro-league.

LeBron James Talks Retirement and Says He’s ‘Not Going to Be Playing Much Longer’

LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers waves to fans on Oct. 6, 2024.Photo:Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty LeBron Jamesis sharing new thoughts about his eventual retirement from basketball.The NBA superstar — who turns 40 in December — spoke to reporters on Wednesday, Nov. 13 after the Lakers' 128-123 win over the Memphis Grizzlies about his eventual retirement from basketball.“I’m not going to play that much longer, to be completely honest.” James said, perBleacher ReportandYahoo Sports.

LeBron James' Son Bronny Opens Up About His Cardiac Arrest: 'My Days Aren't Normal Anymore'

Bronny James poses for a portrait during NBA Media Day on September 30, 2024.Photo:Atiba Jefferson/NBAE via Getty Atiba Jefferson/NBAE via Getty Bronny Jamesis getting real about his health scare. Speaking in a new interview withMen’s Health,published Tuesday, Oct. 15, the Los Angeles Lakers player, 20, opened up aboutsuffering a cardiac arrestin July 2023 when he was just 18 years old. The athlete, who is the eldest son ofLeBron JamesandSavannah James, told the outlet that everything felt normal on the day of the medical emergency.

LeBron James' Son: All About Bronny James and His Relationship With His NBA Star Father

Photo: Jay LaPrete/AP LeBron Jamesand his firstborn, LeBron “Bronny” James Jr., are officially teammates. “I need to beon the floor with my boy, I got to be on the floor with Bronny,” LeBron said in May 2023 when asked about hanging up his jersey. “Either in the same uniform or a matchup against him.” LeBronshares three childrenwith his wife, Savannah James, whom he wed in 2013. Bronny is the oldest of the James kids; he and his brother, Bryce, who also plays basketball, were born before their parents’ wedding, and their younger sister, Zhuri, joined the family in 2014.