The Heartwarming Bond Between LeBron and His Son
LeBron James continues to astonish us with his extraordinary abilities, both on and off the court.
Despite a rare humbling moment during the Lakers’ unexpected loss to Brooklyn, where he was blocked at the rim for just the ninth time in 1850 attempts, LeBron quickly reminded us why he’s a figure to admire.
On Thursday morning (AEDT), the four-time MVP shared a heartwarming video on his Instagram page, showcasing his role as a supportive father. In the clip, LeBron is seen cheering on his 10-year-old son, Bryce, during a local league game in California. Mic’d up for the occasion, it’s clear LeBron intended to share this uplifting moment with the world.
The video has since gone viral, largely due to a touching pep talk where LeBron demonstrates his famous photographic memory. After Bryce missed a few shots in his team’s comeback win, LeBron offers some fatherly advice that’s both encouraging and heartwarming.
“Come and sit down real quick,” LeBron begins, as they settle on some courtside chairs. “You made three of the biggest plays of the game. You want me to tell you what they were?
“You get too down on yourself for no reason. You made three of the biggest plays of the game.
“You got the offensive rebound, down four, got the tip-in, right? Then you had the outlet pass to Owen, when he got the and-one, and then you made the last swing (pass) to him for the game-winner. You know what I’m saying?
“So if you’re making shots or missing shots, don’t worry about it, kid. You played a hell of a game. You ain’t gotta worry about making shots or missing shots. Alright. Good job. Proud of you, man.”
Bryce’s face lights up with a smile by the third sentence of LeBron’s pep talk, clearly receiving the message loud and clear.
While LeBron’s parenting skills are impressive, it’s his photographic memory that has captivated the internet. This talent was first widely recognized during the 2018 NBA Eastern Conference Finals when he flawlessly recounted an entire sequence of plays against the Boston Celtics.
Immediately after the game, LeBron was asked to describe a moment when his team conceded a 7-0 run at the start of the fourth quarter. His recall was impeccable:
“What happened? The first possession, we ran them down all the way to two on the shot clock, Marcus Morris missed the jump shot, followed it up, they got a dunk,” he explained.
“We came back down, we ran a set for Jordan Crawford, I mean Jordan Clarkson, and he came off and missed it. They rebounded it.
“We came back on the defensive end and we got a stop.
“They took it out on the sideline. Jayson Tatum took the ball out, threw it to Marcus Smart in the short corner, he made a three.
“We come back down, miss another shot, and then Tatum came down, went 94 feet, did a Eurostep and made a right-hand layup. Time-out.”
LeBron’s attention to detail and perfect memory are nothing short of legendary.
Adding to his streak of sporting class, LeBron was seen after the Lakers’ 115-110 loss to the Nets, kindly waving security away from an over-eager fan who had rushed the court to meet him. Despite the defeat, LeBron graciously posed for a photo with the fan, turning a moment of disappointment into one of generosity.
LeBron James continues to set the bar high, proving his excellence both as an athlete and as a human being.