LeBron James gives glimpse of daughter Zhuri’s birthday decorations ahead of Lakers’ season opener
LeBron James and the LA Lakers' 2024-25 season will tip off with a home game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday. While the game could see LeBron and Bronny James make NBA history as the first father-son duo to share a basketball court, Oct. 22 is a special date in the James house for more than one reason.
In an Instagram post on Tuesday morning, LeBron James gave fans a behind-the-scenes look at his house, which is decorated for Zhuri James' 10th birthday. Along with the behind-the-scenes video of the James household's decorations for Zhuri's birthday, the future Hall of Famer gave his daughter a birthday shoutout:
"Happy Bday My Princess!!!!!"
Given that Tuesday night is the Lakers' season opener, the family is likely going to be celebrating before and after the game.
While it's unclear whether or not Zhuri will attend the clash between the Lakers and Timberwolves, the expectation seems to be that the whole "James Gang" will be in attendance as LeBron and Bronny probably makes NBA history.
"Whenever it happens, it will happen" - LeBron James opens up on chances of sharing court with Bronny James in Lakers' season debut
Heading into the Lakers' season opener on Tuesday night, there has been a lot of talk regarding LeBron James and Bronny James sharing the court.
As most NBA analysts believe Bronny James will spend time in the G-League developing his game, the expectation is that coach JJ Redick will give the father-son duo a chance to share the court on opening night.
According to ESPN's Brian Windhorst, who has been one of the foremost experts when it comes to breaking insider news regarding LeBron, fans should be in their seats to start the second quarter.
However, the way LeBron sees things, it will happen when it happens. Following Tuesday's morning shootaround, he spoke with media members, as relayed by ESPN:
"Whenever it happens, it will happen. If it's tonight or if it's down the line, whenever it happens, it will happen. But it's been a treat, and just in preseason, the practices, just every day ... just bringing him up to speed of what this professional life is all about and how to prepare every day as a professional."
Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. local time (10 p.m. EDT) in LA, following the NBA's season opener between Boston and New York on TNT.