James is starting a record-tying 22nd NBA season and will create history when he plays with 19-year-old Bronny, who the Lakers selected with the 55th pick in June.
The 39-year-old enters the season having just finished as Team USA’s gold medallist at the summer’s Olympic Games in Paris.
However, he claims that playing alongside one of his kids gives him added incentive this year.
Being able to report to work every day and put in the necessary labor is extremely exciting and joyful.
We exert pressure on one another. He shoves me. I yank him. Our teammates push us, and we push them back.
Thus, it’s a very happy time for our family as well as for myself. Thus, it’s really great. offers you an abundant existence.
James, who turns 40 in December, also talked about how competing in the Olympics alongside NBA legends like Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant had given him newfound energy.
It brings you enormous delight to be able to play the game at a high level when you’re surrounded by 11 other incredible, great talents—some of the best talent we’ve ever seen, he remarked.