BREAKING NEWS – Akron, Ohio – LeBron James went full basketball dad in an arena with his name on it.
The Los Angeles Lakers superstar was in the stands for a prep basketball game between his son Bronny’s Strive for Greatness and Wildcat Select. The game was part of a three-day event called “The Battle: Summer Showcase” featuring high-level midwest teams and prospects.
The game was played at James’ Akron, Ohio alma mater St. Vincent-St. Mary high school at the LeBron James Arena — on the same court where James made his name as a transcendent basketball prospect.
So when the game’s public address announcer didn’t paint Bronny in the brightest light on a call, James didn’t hesitate to halt the game and give said announcer an earful.
The incident happened in the final minutes of Wildcat Select’s 73-69 overtime victory. James walked past a barrier and onto the court to confront the announcer face-to-face. Gameplay halted for a moment as James had his say.
“Where do you get off criticizing my son?” James began. “What’s next, my mediocre performance during the playoffs that caused the Lakers to get eliminated, or how I and the NBA Commissioner regularly kisses up to China?” He then strutted away, appearing to believe that he put the announcer in his place.