He has a son in the National Basketball Association, but the greatest export of Cleveland (Ohio) has another son that became a champion last week.
Bryce James, son of four-time NBA champion LeBron James, helped Sierra Canyon High School capture the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) State Division I Championship in a 58-53 victory over Lincoln High School.
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LeBron “Bronny” James Jr. ended his high school career at Sierra Canyon as a McDonald’s All-American in 2023, but Bryce was able to enjoy an accomplishment his father achieved in his time at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in Akron, Ohio.
The latest of the James’ clan to take flight averaged eight points and 4.2 rebounds per game in the 2024-25 season; however, he endured some struggles in the state title game.
Bryce finished with 3 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists.
LeBron, who has missed some time from the Los Angeles Lakers because of a groin injury, watched Bryce in attendance secure a championship.
What a night for the James fam ????
(via @KingJames) pic.twitter.com/x11z8i38ON
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) March 15, 2025
BRYCE JAMES ENDS HIS HIGH SCHOOL CAREER A STATE CHAMPION ❤️????@bryce_james23 @KingJames pic.twitter.com/ABhloX5lCJ
— Overtime (@overtime) March 15, 2025
It was special seeing LeBron make the jump from high school to the NBA after winning a state championship in high school, so the 40-year-old having a full-circle moment with his son is all the more gratifying.
Bryce, a 6-foot-4 shooting guard, is currently committed to the Arizona Wildcats for its 2025 recruiting class.
Stephen M. Smith is a writer for Ball Exclusives. You can follow him him X via @CoachingMSmith.
