LeBron James and son Bronny debut as Lakers teammates, NBA legend describes moment as 'pure joy'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Basketball star LeBron James welcomed his son Bronny James Jr as a teammate on Monday, September 30, as the pair made their public debut at the Laker's media day.

The Los Angeles Lakers had picked up the Bronny in the June NBA draft. He wore a number 9 jersey with James Jr written across his back at the event, while LeBron sported his traditional number 23.

The moment was a dream come true for the proud father, who had been vocally wishing for this to happen ever since it became a prospect. He shared his feelings as he joined his son for an interview in full basketball gear with Spectrum SportsNet.

LeBron James gushes over son Bronny

When asked about his emotions sitting beside Bronny James as a teammate, LeBron James said, "Just pure joy, man. I don't have any words. I can speak about me. You guys ask me questions about me. When it comes to him, I'm just at a loss for words."

"Just super proud. Super proud of him to get to this point. He's a man. He's ready to go. Whatever questions you got for him, go ahead and let him have it," he added.

LeBron had previously stated that he did not want Bronny to call him "Dad" while they were on the court. When the interviewer asked the junior if he had come up with an alternative way to address his father as training begins the next day, he cheekily replied, "I haven't gotten there yet. It's probably gonna be, like, Bron. Bron would be the easiest."

Internet cheers for father-son duo

Netizens reacting to seeing LeBron James and Bronny James together in Jersey were overwhelmingly supportive of the pair and excited to see them in action. The following tweets demonstrate their takes.

"History we’re witnessing," wrote a user.

"Can’t wait for that Bronny lob to James," shared another.

"Same energy," posted a user, sharing an image of anime heroes Goku and Gohan.

"Kinda crazy. They look like brothers," quipped another.

"LeBron’s not letting him off easy," commented one.

"Imagine the car rides back home when Lakers lose," joked another.

"It’s honestly pure joy watching how proud Bron is and they even sound just alike," expressed someone else.

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