News

LeBron James Reacts To Son Trying To Dunk In School Tournament Game [VIDEO]

CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 21: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts in the second quarter against the Boston Celtics during Game Three of the 2017 NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on May 21, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio.

LeBron James usually wows fans with his ball-handling and shooting on the court, but on Sunday it was him who was in the stands watching his son play.

LeBron James’ Eldest Son Attempts dunk

The 33-year-old Cleveland Cavaliers star couldn’t help but look surprised after his eldest son LeBron Jr. tried to dunk during a game as part of a tournament at Southwest Miami Senior High School.

LeBron Jr. was not able to successfully make the dunk, but his father still seemed impressed.

SLIDESHOW: 30 Best Sports Instagrams!

Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter!

A week of sports news in your in-box.
We find the sports news you need to know, so you don't have to.

According to an Instagram video of the play that James posted, this was the first time his son had ever attempted to dunk during a game.

James’ eldest son, who is nicknamed “Bronny,” is reportedly a talented eighth-grade player.

SLIDESHOW: 10 Highest-Paid Athletes

Last year, the King told reporters that his son is a more prolific shooter and passer than he was at that age.

“I didn’t handle the ball as well as he does, he handles the ball exceptionally well and he shoots a lot better than I did at that age,” James said last year.

Rumors have swirled in recent days over the possibility of James joining the Los Angeles Lakers next season.

Like Love Haha Wow Sad Angry

Pablo Mena

Writer and assistant editor for usports.org. NY Giants and Rangers fan. Film and TV enthusiast (especially Harry Potter and The Office) and lover of foreign languages and cultures.