“Spent a Lot of Time on That Floor”: LeBron James Looks Forward to Playing in Cleveland With Bronny

Every game against the Cavaliers in Cleveland is a special night for LeBron James. The Akron, Ohio native gets an opportunity to catch up with friends and family and play against the team he spent 11 seasons with. However, this year will be extra special as it would not only be a homecoming for the four-time MVP but also for his son and Lakers guard Bronny James.

Like his father, the rookie was born in Akron and spent his formative years in Cleveland. Bronny will get the chance to share the court with LeBron in their hometown and the four-time NBA champion is excited about the prospect.

In his post-game interview in the locker room following the Lakers’ loss to the Suns on Monday, the veteran forward was asked how special it would be to play with Bronny in Cleveland. He responded,

“It’s definitely going to be very special to be back home and be able to run the floor with my son spent a lot of time on that floor throughout my days when I played there for 11 years.”

LeBron on running on the court with Bronny in Cleveland in a few days pic.twitter.com/WnQBpnxW1x

— Oh No He Didn't (@ohnohedidnt24) October 29, 2024

 

It’s unclear whether Bronny will see any playing time on Wednesday night against the Cavaliers. He hasn’t played since the Lakers’ season-opener against the Timberwolves, where he checked into the game alongside LeBron, and the duo created history by becoming the first father-son duo to play together in the NBA.

The forward’s admission suggests he will likely check into the game against the Cavaliers at some point. He will be on the bench for the Lakers’ next four games before heading to the G-League.

Bronny James will play for the South Bay Lakers

The Lakers’ game in Cleveland against the Cavaliers will be the second of their five-game road trip. They will take on the Raptors, Pistons, and Grizzlies before their next home game against the 76ers.

According to NBA insider Shams Charania, Bronny won’t be on the bench when LA hosts Philadelphia, as the Lakers have already decided to send him down to the G-League to get more playing time. It’s an unsurprising development. LeBron had already hinted that the rookie would have to spend time with the South Bay Lakers during the team’s media day in September. He said,

“Just [looking forward to] seeing him continue to grow as a basketball player, no matter if it’s here with us or if it’s down with the G League team, and him continuing to get better and better and better.”

Bronny and LeBron will seemingly get another opportunity to share the court in Cleveland on Wednesday night. However, it will likely be the last time fans get to watch the father-son duo in action for a while.