Bronny James gets emotional message from LeBron as father-son NBA rivalry begins

Bronny James shared another memorable summer with his father, LeBron James, but one recent moment carried a little more weight as the father-son duo prepares to enter a new NBA chapter. LeBron posted a collection of photos and videos from their time together on the golf course, offering a glimpse of a quieter side of their relationship away from basketball. The post quickly stood out for more than the family pictures. In his caption, the NBA star opened up about how deeply these moments with his son mean to him, revealing just how emotional their time together can become. LeBron's message came as the James family enjoyed one of the final stretches of a summer before their basketball paths separate. Golf has given father and son another way to spend time together, with Bronny's swing even drawing attention from NBA fans and a professional golfer. Soon, though, the two will no longer share the same NBA team. LeBron is preparing for his first season with the Philadelphia 76ers, while Bronny enters his third NBA season without his father beside him on the court. Bronny James shares a special summer with LeBron before a major NBA change LeBron's Instagram reel, posted Thursday night, brought together several moments from the summer, with the father and son playing golf while Roy Ayers Ubiquity's “Everybody Loves The Sunshine” played in the background. The images captured a relaxed side of their relationship. For LeBron, though, the significance went much deeper than a few rounds of golf. “Can’t tell you how special times like these are for me being a dad! S–t damn near had me in tears out there yesterday afternoon,” LeBron wrote. “Never had these moments growing up so it REALLY means EVERYTHING to me. LOVE BEING A DAD!” The message offered a personal glimpse into why these ordinary moments have become so meaningful for the 41-year-old NBA star. LeBron has spent much of his life in the spotlight, but the post focused on something far more personal: simply having time with his son. The photos and videos were captured by Abigail Keenan Field, a former Lakers photographer who now works as a freelancer. LeBron tagged her in the post and thanked her for documenting the day, writing, “Thank you for capturing the moment.” Basketball has always been central to the James family's life, but golf has become another shared activity for LeBron and Bronny. The two were also seen playing together in May after the Lakers were eliminated from the playoffs by the Oklahoma City Thunder. Bronny's game on the golf course even attracted attention. Fans compared his swing to Rory McIlroy's, while professional golfer Michael S. Kim offered his own assessment, calling it “a really solid swing.” LeBron James and Bronny James begin separate NBA chapters The summer moments also arrived at an important point for both father and son. LeBron will not return to the Lakers for the upcoming season after signing with the Philadelphia 76ers. The move marks his first season away from Los Angeles in eight years and creates a new dynamic for the James family. For Bronny, the change is equally notable. The 22-year-old guard is entering his third NBA season, but for the first time since his USC days, he will not be sharing a basketball court with his father. The father-son pairing has been one of the most closely followed stories around the James family since Bronny entered the NBA. Their time as teammates with the Lakers created moments neither will soon forget, but the next season will look different. [Image text:] Capnalore e YS O