"The Assassin": LeBron James comes up with gripping nickname for son Bryce James after Beverley Hills Tournament exploits

LeBron James must be at an all-time high this weekend after the LA Lakers won the inaugural NBA Cup on Saturday. James then watched his son Bronny James make his USC debut on Sunday less than five months after his cardiac arrest. "The King" also gave his second son Bryce James a great nickname following Sierra Canyon's win in a tournament.

The Lakers superstar was in attendance at the Galen Center along with the rest of the James Family to witness Bronny's college basketball debut. It was a proud moment for LeBron, who wants to play with both sons in the NBA.

While Bronny played for USC and LeBron won the 2023 NBA In-Season Tournament, Bryce quietly helped Sierra Canyon High School win the Beverley Hills Tournament on Saturday. The proud father didn't forget his second son, who now has a new nickname.

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"The Assassin!" LeBron wrote.

LeBron James shared this on his Instagram stories.

Here's the video from the reel:

Bryce James attended the first two years of high school at Sierra Canyon before transferring to Campbell Hall School for his junior season. He spent a few months at Campbell Hall before transferring to Notre Dame High School in August.

However, Bryce was on the move again three months later when he announced his return to Sierra Canyon. He has college offers from Duquesne and Ohio State and will likely get pursued by USC, as they signed his older brother last year.

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LeBron James' comments on Bronny James' USC debut

LeBron James watching his son Bronny James playing for USC.

Amid all the excitement and energy surrounding Bronny James' debut for USC on Sunday, LeBron James shared an emotional message on Instagram. LeBron was proud of his eldest son for overcoming a cardiac arrest and playing the game he loves five months later.

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"Can't even tell y'all how EMOTIONAL today was for me!" LeBron wrote.

"I'm literally drained and all I can say is, Bronny, you're simply INCREDIBLE!! Damn the wins and losses that will occur. You've already won the ultimate goal/championship, and that's LIFE!!! Proud of you kid, and today you've given me more life! Thank you, and I love you."

Bronny James suffered a cardiac arrest on Jul. 24 while working out at USC. He was rushed to a hospital where he spent the next three days before being discharged.

Bronny was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect. He underwent a procedure to treat it and was cleared to return at the end of November. He practiced with the Trojans on Thursday and Friday before making his much-awaited debut on Sunday in front of thousands of USC fans and students.

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