Who is Bryce Maximus James, LeBron James’ 15-year-old son? His dad is a billionaire NBA legend but the TikToker turned heads too, with his growth spurt and basketball scholarship
Bryce drew the attention of NBA fans when he announced on his Instagram Story that he was offered a Division I scholarship to play basketball at Duquesne University.
His No 1 fan, no other than his dad, couldn’t contain his excitement and wrote on his Instagram Story, all in capital letters: “Ayyyeee!!! Let’s go Maximus @_justbryce.”
The 15 year old is a rising second-year student at Sierra Canyon School in Chatsworth, California. His older brother, Bronny, 17, a senior, is a top prospect for the class of 2023, and also plays at the same school, according to the New York Post. Apparently, it runs in the family – and it certainly helps if you’ve got genes from “King James”.
As the world discovers his potential, here’s what we know about the younger James brother, Bryce, and why he’s primed for NBA stardom.
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On money matters
Before becoming one of the greatest NBA players of all time, LeBron lived with his mum on the projects of Akron, Ohio and barely had any money. They had to move flats every few months, and got by with help from food stamps, according to CNBC.
In the first episode of Uninterrupted’s podcast, LeBron recalled that before entering the NBA draft, “rent was US$17 a month”.
He now towers over his brother
It’s not easy to stand out when your father is an NBA star and your older brother is a coveted recruit. However, Bryce literally stood out when he hit a growth spurt. According to reports, Bryce now measures at 198cm, making him 7.6cm taller than Bronny who stands at 190cm.
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While Bryce is still in high school, he’s already starting to show potential. Recently, LeBron’s workout video, showing him playing with Bryce and Bronny at the Los Angeles Facility, went viral. The three showed off their dribbling, shooting and dunking skills.
He and Bronny play for the California Basketball Club
Bryce and Bronny play for the California Basketball Club, which also features the sons of NBA stars Penny Hardaway and Scottie Pippen. The club recently competed overseas in Europe against teams from London, Paris and Rome, according to CBS Sports.
LeBron tweeted that he got emotional when he saw his kids play together on the court.
He’s the best shooter, according to his dad
In 2018, Slam Magazine tweeted a highlight video of Bryce who was 11 years old at that time, playing basketball. In the video, he is seen splashing threes with a seemingly good form for a kid his age.
LeBron then retweeted the video and lauded Bryce as “the best shooter in this household for sure!”
Off the court, he’s a normal teenager and has a good sense of humour
Like his father, Bryce has a commendable following on his social media accounts. He has one million and 1.2 million followers on Instagram and TikTok respectively.
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Aside from showing off his dancing on TikTok, Bryce is also known for his sense of humour. A hilarious clip captured from his mum’s Instagram Story reposted by Bleacher Report shows him perfectly impersonating his father’s voice and gestures, making his brother drop to the floor in laughter.
- His dad described him as ‘the best shooter’ in their household and he’s part of California Basketball Club with his brother Bronny and the sons of Penny Hardaway and Scottie Pippen
- Off the court, Bryce has a strong fan base of 1 million followers on Instagram and 1.2 million on TikTok … but otherwise lives like a normal teen who enjoys teasing his superstar dad