Quick Read
- LeBron James confirmed that he shattered a home backboard during a one-on-one game against his son, Bronny.
- The elder James recorded his 125th career triple-double in a 120-101 win over the Washington Wizards.
- Bronny James is currently preparing for the G League playoffs with the South Bay Lakers, who enter as the top seed.
LOS ANGELES (Azat TV) – Following a historic triple-double performance in the Lakers’ 120-101 victory over the Washington Wizards on Monday, LeBron James took a moment to address a long-circulating family story, officially confirming that he once shattered a home backboard while playing one-on-one against his son, Bronny James.
The Backboard Incident: Sorting Fact from Family Legend
The story, which originated from a claim by the 21-year-old Bronny James, suggested that the incident occurred during a competitive driveway game in Miami when the younger James was gaining momentum. According to Bronny, the backboard was destroyed specifically because he was successfully challenging his father in the matchup. LeBron James verified the account following the Lakers’ recent win at Crypto.com Arena, describing the moment as a glimpse of his peak “Miami Bron” intensity.
“I didn’t mean to shatter the glass, but yeah, I shattered it,” LeBron James admitted, noting that he had to replace the equipment immediately after the incident. While the elder James downplayed the idea that his son had completely overwhelmed him, he acknowledged the competitive nature of their home games, noting that the younger James “made a couple shots” before the game’s abrupt conclusion.
Bronny James and Professional Development
While the elder James continues to anchor the Lakers’ roster—now 41 years old and recently setting the record for the oldest player to record a triple-double—Bronny James is currently focused on his own professional trajectory. Having spent the season with the South Bay Lakers, the younger James is working to earn a consistent spot in professional rotations. His recent focus has been on the South Bay Lakers’ postseason run, as the team enters the G League playoffs as the top seed in the Western Conference, with their opening series set against the San Diego Clippers.
Lakers Momentum and Playoff Positioning
The confirmation of the family anecdote came during a productive stretch for the Los Angeles Lakers, who have now won 12 of their last 13 games. Despite the absence of star guard Luka Doncic, who was serving a one-game suspension for technical fouls, the Lakers maintained their trajectory toward the postseason. The team currently holds a 49-26 record, sitting third in the Western Conference. Coach JJ Redick has emphasized that the current priority remains refining team habits and film study to ensure the roster is playoff-ready.
The confirmation of this decade-old driveway incident highlights the ongoing integration of Bronny James into the professional basketball ecosystem, where his development is measured not just by G League statistics, but by his ability to transition from the shadow of his father’s legendary career to an independent role within the competitive structure of an NBA-affiliated organization.