Even the 3-1 comeback vs. Warriors pales in comparison to this accomplishment for LeBron James

But this is clearly being framed differently by LeBron. The basketball accomplishment was historic, yet sharing the court with Bronny has become something more personal and, therefore, bigger in his eyes.

LeBron James says Bronny earned a chance at a postseason role

LeBron did not stop at the emotional significance of the moment. He also made it clear that Bronny’s place in the postseason picture is not symbolic.

“So, the fact that he’s put himself in a position to get his number called for a postseason game is pretty remarkable and pretty cool given the circumstances that he’s been given the last couple years,” James stated. “He earned it, he deserves it, and he’ll be ready.”

Bronny’s path has included serious health adversity, and now he is in a position to contribute to a short-handed Lakers team in the playoffs rather than simply being carried along for the story.

That is what gives LeBron’s comments their weight. He is not just celebrating the novelty of the moment; he is emphasizing that Bronny worked for it and reached it on merit.

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