Of all of LeBron James's 22 seasons in the league, this past one may have been the most memorable.
It ended Wednesday night, when the Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated from the NBA playoffs in Game 5's 103-96 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. But it started with what James himself called the number one moment of his storied career: Getting to play with his son, Bronny.
Ever since the two stepped onto the court together for the first time in a history-making preseason game last October, LeBron knew this year was going to be a special one. Bronny finished his rookie campaign averaging just 2.3 points per game in 27 appearances for the Lakers, though he did make his playoff debut in the final minutes of the Lakers' Game 1 loss to the Timberwolves.
After Game 5's loss, which Bronny unsurprisingly sat out of, the 20-year-old ran into his dad in the locker room. Rather than offer any fatherly words of encouragement to his son, LeBron imparted a hilarious message instead:
“All right, have a good offseason. I’ll see you when I see you," LeBron told Bronny.
LeBron to Bronny as he leaves the locker room after Game 5 parrots typical teammate talk for this moment: “All right, have a good offseason. I’ll see you when I see you”
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) May 1, 2025
Such a good moment from the NBA's most iconic father-son duo.
Fans thought the bit was too funny:
“See you when I see you” aka breakfast at home tomorrow 💀 https://t.co/0R1R2RloDh
— Be Magic Or Be Gone! (@BeORLMagic) May 1, 2025
Literal dad joke https://t.co/wMxxufZgDH
— amor for sleep (@fishtailpalms) May 1, 2025
Bron trolling 😭😭😭 https://t.co/bpsuM3PClb
— Parker Cole (@pcole42) May 1, 2025
Wolves broke Lebron so badly he doesn't even recognize his own son. https://t.co/PFhbCSvt8s
— Andy (@trtx84) May 1, 2025
he going to germany to re up https://t.co/TwM41NDYjM
— my team is building around a 3rd option (@DontBOffended1) May 1, 2025
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This article was originally published on www.si.com as Fans Loved LeBron James’s Funny Line to Son Bronny After Lakers’ Playoff Exit.
