The James family is actually getting time on the court together, and LeBron loves it.
The Los Angeles Lakers are 50-27 and sitting third in the Western Conference, and LeBron James just reminded everyone why he's still showing up every single day in Year 23.
During a recent appearance on the YouTube channel Bob Does Sports, LeBron opened up about what it's meant to share a locker room with his oldest son, Bronny, and how it's changed his approach to the daily grind of being a professional basketball player.
"Absolutely. I have even more of a purpose to show up to work, to work out, to train because I know he's looking like, okay, that's how you be a professional right there," LeBron said. "So, I have a responsibility with him around."
Setting the Standard at 41
It's one thing to still be playing at 41 years old and another thing entirely to be playing well enough to earn your 22nd All-Star selection along the way.
LeBron is averaging 20.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 6.9 assists per game this season, numbers that are kind of ridiculous when you consider the mileage on his body.
He's always talked about loving the process, about getting to the arena five hours before tip-off and locking in, and having Bronny around has clearly added another layer to that motivation.
The LeBron and Luka dynamic has carried the Lakers to one of the best records in the West, and LeBron has settled comfortably into a role where he doesn't have to carry the scoring load the way he used to.
That's allowed him to focus on playmaking and mentoring, two things that benefit Bronny directly.
A Father-Son Journey Still Unfolding
Bronny has appeared in 27 games this season, averaging 2.3 points and 1.1 assists in limited minutes while spending most of his time developing with the South Bay Lakers in the G League.
His numbers aren't going to jump off the page, but that was never really the point.
LeBron and Bronny already made history last season as the first father-son duo to appear in an NBA game together, and having another full year of sharing the professional experience has been meaningful for both of them.
LeBron recently dropped a triple-double against the Wizards, and Bronny closed out the G League regular season with a 26-point performance for South Bay.
What About Bryce?
The next question everyone keeps asking is whether LeBron will stick around long enough to play with his younger son, Bryce, too.
Bryce is currently a freshman at Arizona, though he redshirted this season and hasn't seen game action for the Wildcats.
He would technically be eligible for the 2026 NBA Draft, but that feels unlikely given that he hasn't played a college game yet.
LeBron himself shut down the idea at Lakers media day back in September, saying he's not waiting around for Bryce to reach the league.
Bryce probably needs at least another year or two of college development before he's anywhere near an NBA roster, and LeBron will be 42 by then.
LeBron seems content with where things are right now.
He's got Bronny beside him, the Lakers are positioned for a deep playoff run, and he's still finding new reasons to love showing up to the gym every day.
That might be the most impressive part of all of this, that after 23 years, four championships, and more records than anyone can keep track of, a 41-year-old is still finding fresh motivation in the simplest things.