"Zhuri deserves a skin before that no name" - NBA fans abuzz over LeBron James demanding Bronny James' skin in Call of Duty
As LeBron James and the LA Lakers prepare for the start of the 2024-25 NBA regular season, the spotlight on LA is brighter than in previous years. In addition to LeBron's two-year contract extension, which could carry him through to the end of his career, and the hiring of JJ Redick, LeBron's son, Bronny James, is eager to make a name for himself.
Amid Bronny's preseason struggles, LeBron James took to X to share that Bronny wants his own skin in the new Call of Duty Black Ops 6 game, set to be released later this month.
Following Thursday's preseason win over the Milwaukee Bucks, where Quincy Olivari sparked a late-game comeback for LA, LeBron James took to X on Saturday with an offer for Activision, the studio producing the new Call of Duty Black Ops 6 game.
"Bronny just said he want his own “Skin”. @Activision @CallofDuty talk to me"
The NBA community was quick to react:
"Zhuri deserves a skin before that no name," one fan said.
"LeNepotism back at it again," another fan said.
"This is not going to help the narrative," one fan said.
Many also cracked jokes about James playing deal-maker for his son:
"Did this nigga just make a boss call on Twitter," one fan said.
"LeGotiation," another fan said.
Can Bronny James join Kevin Durant and Devin Booker as a playable character in Call of Duty following LeBron James' post
Given the attention LeBron James' post has generated, the question now is whether it will be enough for Bronny to get his own in-game skin in Call of Duty Black Ops 6.
In the past, NBA stars such as Kevin Durant and Devin Booker have been added as playable characters, while other notable athletes such as Conor McGregor have been used as non-playable characters (NPCs) in-game.
While Bronny's on-court play has left many fans hoping to see more, when it comes to Call of Duty, LeBron James' son has shown that he can lock in.
During the NBA 2k25 Summer League in Las Vegas, Bronny beat Grant Williams to secure a $10,000 check, and a Call of Duty WWE-style title belt for his play.
In addition, Bronny also competed in another Call of Duty tournament before this summer's NBA Draft, where he was drafted in the second round by the LA Lakers. Back in May, he joined several notable streamers in a Modern Warfare 3 tournament for $25,000.
Given that, it wouldn't be surprising to see Activision cash in on the hype surrounding Bronny's NBA debut alongside his dad in the regular season by making him a playable character.