Lakers’ LeBron James talks about his relationship with Brony during his NBA trip

LeBron James things were easy after the Lakers beat the Jazz on Nov. 18, joking that he and Bronny “don’t talk so much” now that his 21-year-old son finally has his own place. This remark made the journalists laugh, but so did she opened the window as their father-son dynamic continues to develop as they go through their second season as teammates, per PEOPLE.

LeBron said he enjoys watching Brony grow into adulthood. He reminded everyone that his son is “still young,” pointing to his recent October 6 birthday. When asked what it was like to see Brony transition into the league, LeBron highlighted the joy of watching him embrace independence while still pushing reporters to ask Brony directly. “He’s not a resident anymore, so we don’t talk that much, he has his own place,” LeBron said with a smile.

Moments later, he spotted Brony across the locker room and called out, “Brony, how are you?” The exchange summed up the combination of family warmth and professional reality that defines their unique situation.

Brony’s growth and LeBron’s return

Brony, the oldest of LeBron and Savannah’s three children, continues to carve out his role with the Lakers. The two made league history last year when they became the first active father-son duo to share an NBA roster. Now they enter their second season together, each facing new challenges. LeBron missed the first 14 games with sciatica, then returned with 11 points and 12 assists, continuing his streak of double-digit nights.

Broney continues to build confidence and earn money, gaining more and more attention as one of the youngest stories in the league. His presence on the court marks the fulfillment of a goal LeBron talked about years earlier when Brony was still in high school and later at USC.

Balancing family and adulthood

LeBron made it clear that there is no tension at home. Brony has simply reached the stage where he has his own apartment, schedule and increasing responsibilities. The NBA veteran respects that shift. He recognizes the pride of watching his son grow and the reality that their conversations might happen a little less often, not because of the distance, but because adulthood comes at its own pace.