Bronny James turns 20 on October 6, when the Lakers face the Suns in their second of six preseason games. But the real excitement isn’t just about the game. LeBron James has the NBA buzzing as he prepares to share the court with his son, fulfilling a long-held dream. For the 19 years that they shared the roof, Bronny has undoubtedly learned a lot from his legendary father. Now, they’ll make history together, wearing the same jersey, side by side. Meanwhile, our curious minds would never stop asking questions. Like, in which game will Bronny James debut? And will he play with LeBron or take his position instead?

Well, only coach JJ Redick or Lakers’ GM Rob Pelinka can give us the correct answers for these. But we can surely get a hint of what James Jr. might have learned from Bron over the years. Bronny James is the star of the moment; he’s probably getting more screen time than his iconic father. From attending interviews to photoshoots, the 19YO is having a busy time. While completing one of his commitments, the ex-USC Trojan star offered a glimpse of the lessons he has learned from LeBron James over the years. In a conversation with ESPN, Bronny responded to the intriguing question, “What have you learned from your dad about basketball more than anything else?”

Bronny James replied: “I’d say the schedule and routine that he goes by in regards to keeping his body straight and making sure he’s getting his work in at the same time. Studying the game as well, I just try to take bits and pieces from everything that he’s done over these 20-something years and implement them into my routine.“ The NBA All-Time Scorer’s training routine is an open secret. Even on the threshold of 40, he easily surpasses the youngsters. From lifting weights, yoga, and more James Sr. is meticulous about his fitness. And well, this is worth something learning from. Moreover, James Jr., who’s grown up practicing with his father, has surely picked the “bits and pieces” that could work like a magic mantra on the court.

However, the father-son duo’s competitive side has also seen the light of day. Right ahead of the preseason, Bron and Bronny had their first alleged face-off. Well, the bout wasn’t ‘too serious’ per se, but their reactions and friendly rebuttal have made quite a buzz.

Bronny James caught LeBron James stepping out of bounds during their first practice session with the Lakers

LeBron James proudly grinned during the photoshoot session where he posed with his son wearing the Lakers jersey. But who could tell that behind the scenes the competitive duo has already been through a showdown? The interview with the Spectrum SportsNet hosts revealed the secret. Bronny James and the 4x NBA champ recently had a training session that quickly became a topic of discussion among basketball enthusiasts. The 19-year-old revealed that he caught his father “step out of bounds” while watching a clip of the session. And well, if you thought Bron would let go without a debate, you’re mistaken.

“What do you mean, ‘I’m not going to go there now’? You just went there. I stepped out of bounds? They don’t even have that camera angle up the baseline like that,” LeBron said. “Tell them about the stop I got on you when you were driven out of bounds, though.” And Bronny replied, “That was a foul too. Slapped my whole arm.” This endearing banter left both father and son smiling ear-to-ear, and even the hosts shared in their joy. Moreover, you could feel LeBron James’ pride in his expressions upon seeing his son turn into a fierce competitor and an equally bold critic.

Excitement fills the James household, and LeBron James fans share in that enthusiasm. After all, the successor has arrived! Bronny steps onto the NBA court with high hopes. Though he was the 55th draft pick of 2024, everyone will soon forget that once he showcases the skills he’s learned from his 20-time NBA All-Star dad. The time’s ticking!