After LeBron James dominated the Knicks and MSG again Saturday night in a 128-112 Lakers win, much of the talk surrounded his son, Bronny.

With Los Angeles up 16 with just under two minutes to play, LeBron James' son, Bronny James, was able to check in, marking his third-straight game of NBA action. As the younger James was checking in, LeBron James checked out and started walking to the bench before greeting his son with a handshake.

But LeBron James isn't worried, as he perfectly put his son's struggles into perspective after the game, noting to reporters that this was essentially Bronny's first real taste of

So, while the elder James will be jet-setting out to the rat-infested Paris of the West to buddy up with the league’s other All-Stars — including the first Knickerbocker starting duo in 50 years — his first-born will be at home. Or, more likely, the gym.

Bronny James has been on the receiving end of heavy backlash ever since the Lakers selected him 55th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft. Several critics have accused the James family of nepotism, claiming that the 20-year-old guard only made it to the pros because of his father.

Ever since he was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers with the 55th pick in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft, fans and pundits have been critical of guard

Bronny James struggled in the most playing time he has received in his NBA career. Bronny was scoreless for the Lakers in their 118-104 loss to Philadelphia on Tuesday night.

LeBron James had 24 points and 11 assists to help the visiting Los Angeles Lakers rout the Washington Wizards 134-96 on Thursday.

Lakers players LeBron James and Bronny James reportedly declined an invitation to participate in the Skills Challenge at All-Star Weekend.