Tuesday will mark the official start of LeBron James’ 21st NBA season. He now looks healthy and energetic, and he said recently that he is still motivated to perform well and win another world title.
How much longer he can play, let alone play at a high level, is anyone’s guess. He has clearly become injury-prone since joining the Los Angeles Lakers five years ago and could suffer a major injury at any time that could take away his explosiveness or even jeopardize the rest of his career.
James has repeatedly said he wants to play with his son Bronny, who is about to start his freshman year at USC and is considered a legitimate NBA draft prospect. The youngest James will be eligible to participate in the draft at the earliest in 2024, but this does not mean that he will definitely declare for the draft soon.
James Sr. also has a son named Bryce, who is 16 years old and may have more potential than Bronny James.
In a new ad for “Beats by Dre,” LeBron James’ wife Savannah James may be hinting at his desire to play in the NBA with more than just Bronny James and Bryce James (h/t Lakers Daily) .
The new commercial, voiced by Savannah James, mentions LeBron’s desire to play with not only his son Bronny, but also his son Bryce before he retires. https://t.co/kzHaluplsf
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) October 23, 2023
Bryce James recently transferred to Notre Dame High School from Sierra Canyon School where Bronny James played high school. He will reportedly be eligible for the 2026 NBA draft.
LeBron James’ current contract with the Lakers expires at the end of next season. However, he can opt out of that contract and become a free agent this summer.