LeBron James cheers as Bronny wins first championship title since joining the NBA

The young Lakers star makes a mark early in his career with a celebrated win

LeBron proudly celebrates Bronny's first championship victory

LeBron proudly celebrates Bronny’s first championship victory(AP Photo/David Becker)LAPRESSE

 

Bronny James just made headlines in a way none of us saw coming. No, it’s not about a dazzling dunk or a buzzer-beater. The kid just bagged his first championship as an NBAplayer – off the court, in a Call of Duty tournament, no less!

Let’s rewind. Bronny, fresh out of the latest draft, joined the Los Angeles Lakers, following in the colossal footsteps of his dad, LeBron James. The 55th overall pick raised some eyebrows and sparked a lot of chatter. Critics have been circling like sharks, but Bronny? He’s got his game face on, eyes set on carving his own path.

Now, about his summer league stint – it’s been a bit of a rollercoaster. His debut saw him shoot a frigid 2-9 from the floor, ending with a mere four points. If that wasn’t enough to make him question his life choices, his latest game was a cold shower: 0-8 from three-point land.

Bronny James: Overcoming slump on the court, dominating in the digital arena

I’m in a little slump right now,” Bronny admitted after his third summer league outing. He’s yet to find his rhythm from beyond the arc as a pro, but hey, Rome wasn’t built in a day.

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LeBron James proudly watches son Bronny’s first points in the NBA

While Bronny’s hoop dreams have hit a few speed bumps, his gaming prowess is a different story. Over the weekend, he swapped his sneakers for a controller and went head-to-head with other summer league players in a Call of Duty tournament. And guess what? The kid walked away with a cool $10K and a championship belt. Not bad for a day’s work, huh?

LeBron, the proud dad that he is, wasted no time in celebrating his son’s victory. “Aye! He really like that on that Duty!” he gushed on Instagram, sharing snaps of Bronny deep in gaming action and later, triumphant with his championship bling.