LeBron James Denies Son Receiving Preferential Treatment When Being Lifted Up To Dunk
LOS ANGELES—Emphasizing that he treated the 20-year-old the same as any other rookie, Lakers power forward LeBron James denied Wednesday that his son Bronny received preferential treatment when he lifted him up to dunk. “Yes, he’s my son, but in no way do I favor him when I give him the ball, help hoist him up, and then walk him to the rim so he can score,” said the four-time NBA MVP, adding that his teammates were likely just jealous that when Bronny gets put back down, everyone cheers and tells him how amazing he is at basketball. “At the end of the day, my son worked hard to get where he is, and he’s earned the right to ask Daddy for ‘uppies.’ I get that people might think it’s unfair that I lift him backwards for reverse dunks, spin him around for 360 dunks, and even hold him above the basket to block shots. But I’d do that for anyone. Just ask Anthony Davis.” James also told reporters that if his teammates did not stop bullying his son, none of them would be invited to get pizza and ice cream after their next game.
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