LeBron James Reveals Admission to Bronny, Bryce After 22nd NBA Season

Originally posted on Athlon Sports
By Rowan Fisher-Shotton | Last updated Jun 23, 2025 2:26 PM ET

LeBron James’ "Mind the Game" podcast Instagram account dropped a short clip on Monday, teasing a brand-new episode that dives into all things NBA draft.

In the caption, the post read, "@kingjames is keeping @bronny and @_justbryce locked in. A new episode talking all things NBA Draft drops tomorrow, 9 am ET. Link in bio."

The video itself featured James recounting a motivational group-chat message he sent his two sons on June 18, 2024, one that highlighted the unorthodox journey of one NBA star.

"Unranked in high school, zero D1 scholarship offers, played three years of Division II basketball at UCCS, transferred to Colorado and now is an NBA champion on one of the best teams in the NBA. That guy is Derrick White," James said.

"And my message was to them, 'Everybody's road to success is different, so stay locked in and patient.' That was my message to my boys last year."

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James' eldest, Bronny James, made history in June 2024 when the Los Angeles Lakers selected him with the 55th overall pick, marking the first time a father and son have been on the same roster as teammates.

A McDonald’s All-American in 2023, Bronny spent one season at USC before declaring for the draft, then split time between the Lakers and their G League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers.

James’ younger son, Bryce James, committed to Arizona on January 1 after starring at Sierra Canyon School and Notre Dame High School in California.

Bryce arrives in Tucson as a three-star recruit looking to make an immediate impact for a Wildcats team that finished third in the Big 12 Conference and made a run to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament last season.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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