LeBron James loves Anthony Davis giving Bronny James ‘rookie treatment’

A viral moment captured Anthony Davis humorously asking rookie Bronny James, LeBron's son, to vacate his seat.

LeBron James and Anthony Davis

A humorous moment was captured on video during the Los Angeles Lakers’ recent home win against the Portland Trail Blazers. Anthony Davis was seen asking Bronny James, the Lakers’ rookie and son of LeBron James, to vacate the seat next to his father. LeBron, who was not playing in the game, was sitting on the bench with Bronny by his side.

The exchange was met with laughter from LeBron James, and it’s being referred to as a classic example of “rookie treatment” in the NBA. Bronny, who didn’t play any minutes in the game, good-naturedly relinquished his seat, highlighting the lighthearted and playful dynamic within the Lakers team.

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The Los Angeles Lakers returned to their winning form in their latest home game, defeating the Portland Trail Blazers 107-98. The team’s victory was fueled by an impressive performance from Anthony Davis.

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Davis led the charge with a dominant display, scoring 30 points, grabbing 11 rebounds, and dishing out one assist. His standout effort helped the Lakers secure a much-needed win, getting them back on track.

Lakers Anthony Davis shines vs the Portland Trail Blazers

The Los Angeles Lakers bounced back from a three-game losing streak with a convincing win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday. Despite LeBron James’ absence, the team’s supporting cast stepped up, with Anthony Davis, Rui Hachimura, and D’Angelo Russell delivering standout performances to secure the victory.

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30 PTS
13 REB
6 AST
3 BLK

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The win was a welcome relief for the Lakers, who had struggled in recent games, losing seven of their previous nine matchups. The team had been searching for answers on both offense and defense, but Sunday’s win provided a much-needed boost. According to Anthony Davis, the team was able to rediscover its identity in the win, a promising sign for the Lakers moving forward.

The Lakers are still in the process of refining their game, but their recent win has provided a much-needed boost. By stringing together victories, the team can focus on making targeted adjustments, rather than feeling overwhelmed by the need for a complete overhaul. This approach allows them to analyze game footage, identify specific areas for improvement, and work on implementing changes that will pay dividends in the long run.

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Sunday’s win was particularly crucial, as it helped the Lakers stay competitive in the highly congested Western Conference. With numerous strong teams vying for playoff spots, every victory counts, and the Lakers are well aware of the importance of staying afloat in the standings.