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‘The NBA is full of nepotism’
Nepotism debate surrounding LeBron and Bronny James stems from a longstanding stigma in the US, writes ALANIS THAMES
Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (left) and forward LeBron James warm up before a preseason NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns, October 6, 2024, in Palm Desert, Calif.

LeBRON JAMES stood on the court next to his son Bronny and couldn’t help but glance over at him to take in the moment.

The duo wore matching Los Angeles Lakers jerseys with “James” and “James Jr” embroidered in big purple letters on their backs.

“It was like the matrix or something,” LeBron said afterward. “It just didn’t feel real.”

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