LeBron James celebrates a special milestone for his eldest son, LeBron “Bronny” James Jr.
After the 18-year-old graduated from Los Angeles’ Sierra Canyon School, the NBA legend celebrated the achievement with a sweet post on Instagram on Friday.
Elder James shared a slideshow It featured a video of his son in a cap and gown at the high school graduation. At one point in the video, the Los Angeles Lakers star can be seen waving a diploma excitedly.
“PROUD!!!!” He titled the post. “CONGRATULATIONS and I love you, kid!”
Savannah James, the NBA player’s wife, also celebrated her son’s big day on Instagram.
“I’m so proud of you and I hope you’re extremely proud of you!” she wrote. “I am forever your unwavering support, your biggest fan and always a beacon of leadership!”
LeBron James and his wife are also parents to son Bryce, 15, and daughter Zhuri, 8.
Bronny James, who has received national attention through his high school basketball career, announced earlier this month that he will be playing basketball at the University of Southern California in the autumn.
In recent years, LeBron James has expressed his hopes of one day playing with the young man in the NBA. But the Lakers forward’s recent comments about the future of his career suggest he may have slacked off that desire.
He shocked the basketball world during a news conference this week when he hinted he might retire from the sport after his team lost to the Denver Nuggets in the NBA’s Western Conference Finals.
As for his dream of Bronny James eventually playing in the league, the dad said he just wants his son to embark on whatever ‘journey’ it may take.
“Whatever his journey goes, he will do what is best for him.” LeBron James told ESPN. “As his father, his mother Savannah and his brother and sister, we will support him in whatever he chooses to do. Just because it’s my aspiration or goal doesn’t mean it’s his. And I totally agree with that.”
