LeBron James was beaming with pride and happiness after his son Bronny announced his commitment to play college basketball at USC. Following the Lakers’ win against the Golden State Warriors in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals, James spoke to reporters about the special day for his family.
"It's a proud moment to see my son go to college. He's the first one to go to college in my family… I'll take this cherry on top with this dub." @KingJames with @LakersReporter on tonight's win and Bronny committing to USC. pic.twitter.com/dEXnrwdYPz
— Spectrum SportsNet (@SpectrumSN) May 7, 2023
He expressed his joy over Bronny’s decision, calling it “one of the best days of my life.” As the first member of his family to attend college, James felt that it was a momentous occasion for his family. He said, “Super proud of him, our family is proud of him. For me personally, it’s even more special to me because it’s the first time someone out of my family is going to college. Obviously, I didn’t go to college either…”
James also shared his own Instagram post, congratulating his son on his decision. He was overjoyed to see his son walk a different path than him, and become the first member of the James family to attend college.
The Lakers’ win against the Warriors was the cherry on top of a perfect day for James. He said, “I couldn’t lose today, no matter the outcome of this game, I couldn’t lose today, personally. But I’ll take the cherry on top with this W though.”
Despite not scoring in the first quarter, a first in his 275 career postseason appearances, James had 21 points on the evening. The Lakers went on to defeat the Warriors, 117–87, taking a 2–1 lead in the Western Conference semifinals series.
For James, the day was about more than just basketball. It was about celebrating his son’s achievements and the next step in his family’s journey. He expressed his gratitude for the moment and the pride he felt in his son.
Lakers Take Commanding 2-1 Series Lead with Dominant Victory over Warriors
Led by Anthony Davis’ 25 points and 13 rebounds, the Los Angeles Lakers took control of their second-round playoff series against the Golden State Warriors with a resounding 127-97 win in Game 3 on Saturday night. LeBron James also contributed with 21 points, eight assists, and eight rebounds after a slow start, while D’Angelo Russell added 21 points and five 3-pointers for the Lakers.
The Warriors, who committed 19 turnovers and struggled to find their rhythm on both ends of the court, were led by Stephen Curry’s 23 points and Andrew Wiggins’ 16 points. However, the rest of the roster failed to step up, combining for just 18 points before coach Steve Kerr pulled his starters early in the fourth quarter.
With the victory, the Lakers took a commanding 2-1 series lead and remained unbeaten at home in the postseason. Game 4 is set for Monday night in Los Angeles, where the Lakers will look to build on their strong defensive effort and take another step closer to advancing to the next round of the playoffs.
