LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony once battled it out in high school. 2o years later, their sons Bronny James and Kiyan Anthony took to the court. With a celebrity crowd in attendance, young Bronny threw down a vicious “tomahawk” dunk to open his scoring. Talk about making a statement.
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Bronny James has often been touted as one of the best prospects of his draft class and hasn’t had a huge chance to showcase his talents on the big stage. But today, all that could change.
He is firmly under the spotlight and so far, he hasn’t disappointed and granted that his opponents are not the best in the business. And young Kiyan is only 15, so there is that. But Bronny is ripe and ready to make the next step.
Bronny James throws down huge tomahawks and alley-oops
Like father, like son we suppose. 20 years later, Bronny did exactly what his father LeBron James did. The weight of expectations will continue to mount as we see highlights like these.
2002 – LeBron James threw down a dunk off a steal against Carmelo Anthony’s team to give his team 7 first quarter points on ESPN 2
2022 – Bronny James threw down a dunk off a steal against Kiyan Anthony’s team to give his team 7 first quarter points on ESPN 2
basketball is fun pic.twitter.com/0xvb94RcM8
— Rob Lopez (@r0bato) December 13, 2022
Just over 20 years removed from the legendary high school showdown between LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony, their sons will have a chance to recreate a similar matchup.
On Monday, Bronny James and Sierra Canyon will host Kiyan Anthony and Christ the King https://t.co/e55ivWW0HG
— Algernon Fross (@fxp123) December 13, 2022
And apart from the big tomahawk, he also jumped freakishly high for this alley-oop. Something his dad does ever so frequently.
Bronny James got UP for this alley-oop jam 😤pic.twitter.com/4dtdeNoHY3
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) December 13, 2022
LeBron was, of course, in attendance, but so were a few other high-profile names.
LeBron James wearing “Panda” Nike Dunk Lows at Bronny and Bryce’s Sierra Canyon game tonight 🐼👑 pic.twitter.com/wFlpFtFEmS
— Nice Kicks (@nicekicks) December 13, 2022
The Kardashians attend a high-school basketball game!
Yes, Kim Kardashian and Khloe Kardashian were also among the attendees. It is surprising to see such high-profile names in attendance. However, this isn’t new for LeBron and his family.
Bronny James got Kim K watching him play high school sports. That’s just different on many levels.
— Aldo Mercado (@AldoMercado_9) December 13, 2022
The Kardashians at the Bronny James-Kayan Anthony game pic.twitter.com/72DCNHGJiY
— Gifdsports (@gifdsports) December 13, 2022
Bronny is used to the spotlight, even hip-hop artist Drake once came to see him.
And what’s more, is that Bronny has apparently received big offers from the likes of Kentucky, Ohio State, and Memphis.
Bronny James got D1 offers from Kentucky, Ohio State, Michigan, USC, & Memphis🔥
— Del🌚 (@Augustfiire) December 13, 2022
With such a highlight reel-worthy performance in the bag, there is no doubt he will make headlines wherever he will go.
Bronny James and Sierra Canyon defeat Kiyan Anthony and Christ the King 62-51, 20 years after their dads faced off against each other in high school!
Bronny: Kiyan:
12 points 10 points
6 rebounds
3 assists pic.twitter.com/8Bd0SLotaL— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) December 13, 2022
Oh, and Bronny came out on top.