NBA icon LeBron James appears to be on the verge of fulfilling his desire to share the basketball court with his eldest son, Bronny, who has recently announced his intention to enter the 2024 NBA draft.

Bronny, who made his college basketball debut less than a year ago, is now seeking to take the next step in his career and join the professional ranks. Despite facing challenges over the past year, including experiencing a cardiac arrest during a training session in July, the 19-year-old took to Instagram to share his decision.

In his announcement, Bronny reflected on a year of personal growth, stating, “I’ve had a year with some ups and downs but all added to growth for me as a man, student, and athlete.” He revealed his intention to enter the NBA Draft while preserving his college eligibility and also entering the NCAA transfer portal.

LeBron James had previously expressed his aspiration to play alongside his son, stating in an interview with ESPN, “I need to be on the floor with my boy, I got to be on the floor with Bronny.” The two-time Olympic gold medalist for Team USA expressed his eagerness to be in the same uniform as Bronny or potentially face him as an opponent, emphasizing that he is eagerly awaiting the moment.

LeBron, who is 39 years old, has established an extraordinary legacy in the NBA, becoming the first player to reach 40,000 career points and earning widespread acclaim as one of the greatest players in the history of me𝚗’s basketball.

The NBA draft is scheduled to take place on June 26-27, while the basketball tournament at the 2024 Olympics in Paris will commence on July 27, with the final set for August 11.