Bronny James has achieved a new milestone!
The Sierra Canyon, California high school senior — and LeBron James’ eldest kid — graduated last week to high praise from his NBA legend father, 38, and grandma, Gloria James, on Instagram.
LeBron James’ three children: Bronny, Bryce, and Zhuri
“Proud!!! .” Congratulations and love you, kid! @bronny ,” LeBron gushed alongside a series of photographs of the 18-year-old sporting his navy blue graduation suit with a beaming smile. Near the end of the post, the basketball player also included a nice family photo from the graduation with his wife Savannah, daughter Zhuri, 8, and son Bryce, 15.
James’ mother expressed similar feelings, posting a candid snapshot of the graduate walking off stage with his diploma and a nice message.
“Congratulations, grandson!!! “You’ve always made me very proud of you,” she explained. “Seeing you graduate tonight made me feel even more proud. I wish you the greatest happiness and success in the next stage of your young adult life. Continue spreading your wings and soar to new heights . I love you very much. “Grammy .”
Bronny announced earlier this month that he will attend the University of Southern California following graduation.
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He posted the news on Instagram, wearing his Sierra Canyon School uniform in the Trojans’ locker room at the Galen Center, with the comment, “Fight On #committed.”
In an interview with Spectrum SportsNet, LeBron revealed his son’s great news by leaving a comment on the article and stating that it was “one of the best days of my life”.
First and foremost, I congratulate Bronny on his decision. “I’m extremely proud of him, as is our entire family,” he stated. “For me, it’s even more special because it’s the first time someone from my family has attended college. Obviously, I didn’t attend college.
LeBron James steps onto the floor to congratulate his son Bronny James (0), Sierra Canyon’s point guard, after his team defeated St. Vincent-St. Mary during The Chosen – 1’s Invitational High School Basketball Showcase at the Staples Center on Saturday, December 4, 2021, in Los Angeles, California.
“It’s a proud moment for me to see my kid attend college, as he is the first in my family to do so. “Super duper proud, super emotional, but mostly super duper excited and happy for his journey,” he said.
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In August, the Los Angeles Lakers player agreed to a $97.1 million deal extension that will keep him with the organization until 2024. The timing would be ideal, allowing the superstar to become a free agent when his basketball player son is eligible for his first NBA season.
“Wherever Bronny is, that’s where I’ll be,” LeBron stated in an interview in February of last year. “I would do whatever it takes to play with my son for one year.”