LeBron James’ son won’t appear at the Paris Olympics? Why?
While the Paris 2024 Olympics To begin, renowned athletes from around the world will showcase their athletic prowess.
Among them is the basketball legend Lebron James. Yes — although it is not the focus of the Summer Olympics, basketball has been an official Olympic sport since 1936.
While LeBron tries to bring home another gold medal, where is Bronny?
![LeBron James' Son Didn't Attend the Paris Olympics? Why? 10 LeBron James and son Bronny James in February 2023.](https://thegurumedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/0726_bronnyjames_01_lebronjames-1024x683.jpg)
Bronny James, LeBron James’ son, has his own basketball career
19-year-old Bronny James plays in the NBA Summer League.
He scored 13 points for the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team as they faced the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday, July 18.
LeBron James, his famous father, was overseas with Team USA. However, despite the 11-hour time difference between the game and the game, he managed to tune in. He was able to watch when Team USA wasn’t practicing.
![LeBron James' Son Didn't Attend the Paris Olympics? Why? 11 Bronny James in July 2024.](https://thegurumedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/0726_bronnyjames_02-1024x683.jpg)
![LeBron James' Son Didn't Attend the Paris Olympics? Why? 12 Bronny James in July 2024.](https://thegurumedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/0726_bronnyjames_02-1024x683.jpg)
“As a family, we are obviously proud of the fact that he is at this point,” LeBron expressed the next day, The New York Times reported.
“It doesn’t matter if he plays well, it doesn’t matter if he doesn’t play well,” he emphasized.
This could be an allusion to Bronny having had some weaker games early in the summer league.
![LeBron James' Son Didn't Attend the Paris Olympics? Why? 13 LeBron James on July 20, 2024.](https://thegurumedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/0726_lebronjames_01-1024x876.jpg)
![LeBron James' Son Didn't Attend the Paris Olympics? Why? 14 LeBron James on July 20, 2024.](https://thegurumedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/0726_lebronjames_01-1024x876.jpg)
Bronny James will show improvement with practice, his father says
“I mean, he’s 19, so he’s got a lot of room to grow,” LeBron said. “He’s got a lot more to learn, but the best thing is, he just keeps his head down and stays focused.”
The basketball legend then predicted: “Then the best will continue to come as he keeps working and keeps getting better and better.”
With a few exceptions, that’s how things tend to go. Bronny has a lot to prove if he wants to step out of LeBron’s shadow, but his father clearly believes in him.
![LeBron James' Son Didn't Attend the Paris Olympics? Why? 15 Bronny James on July 18, 2024.](https://thegurumedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/0726_bronnyjames_03-1024x683.jpg)
![LeBron James' Son Didn't Attend the Paris Olympics? Why? 16 Bronny James on July 18, 2024.](https://thegurumedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/0726_bronnyjames_03-1024x683.jpg)
Of course, Bronny’s basketball career means he won’t be able to cheer on his dad in person.
(To be fair, LeBron means the same thing. He can watch his son from afar if the timing is right.)
LeBron James is representing the United States of America at the 2024 Paris Olympics. He is an absolute legend in the world of basketball.
![LeBron James' Son Didn't Attend the Paris Olympics? Why? 17 LeBron James with Team USA ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics on July 24, 2024.](https://thegurumedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/0726_lebronjames_02-1024x683.jpg)
![LeBron James' Son Didn't Attend the Paris Olympics? Why? 18 LeBron James with Team USA ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics on July 24, 2024.](https://thegurumedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/0726_lebronjames_02-1024x683.jpg)
So LeBron James’ son can’t avoid attending the Paris Olympics
Bronny James is focusing on his career, which is clearly exactly what his family and loved ones hope for.
Meanwhile, LeBron is aiming for his third gold medal. This will be his fourth Olympic appearance overall.
He is certainly not the youngest olympic athlete in games, but he has the athletic prowess and experience to help lead the team to victory.