Lakers GM shared trash talking between LeBron James and BronnyLeBron James and Bronny James (Images Credit: Getty Images)
The upcoming NBA season is set to be historic for LeBron James as he prepares to play alongside his eldest son, Bronny James, for the first time. Though Bronny has yet to come up with a nickname for his legendary father, the two have already shared the court in practice sessions, giving fans a glimpse of what’s to come.

During these intense training sessions, the James duo has shown their competitive spirit. Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka recently shared a lighthearted moment between the two during a scrimmage on Tuesday.

Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Pelinka revealed how things got heated when Bronny found himself in the tough position of guarding his father.

“Bronny got switched onto LeBron, and he took him baseline, up and under off the glass. The words exchanged afterwards were probably more challenging than anything else,” Pelinka said.

When it comes to showcasing his prowess, LeBron James never gives up. His lighthearted trash-talking with his son is a perfect example.

 

LeBron James Locked In, But Lakers Still Debating Bronny’s Spot in Lineup

Lakers head coach JJ Redick has already declared the team’s starting five, which features LeBron James. However, fans are eagerly awaiting news about Bronny James’s role on the team. As speculation swirls, Redick revealed that no concrete decision has been made yet regarding Bronny’s involvement.

“We don’t have anything planned in terms of a commitment to do it this way. We obviously have talked about it as a staff, and we’ve gotten into some specifics of what that might look like, but we haven’t committed to anything,” Redick said.

“Obviously there’s a discussion to be had once we’re all together, with Bronny and LeBron, too. They should be a part of that discussion as well,” he added.

NBA fans are already buzzing at the thought of James’ father-son duo sharing the court in Lakers jerseys. But for now, the specifics of Bronny’s role remain a mystery.

Houston Texans star Azeez Al-Shaair has admitted regrets over his illegal hit to Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence and the ensuing brawl between the teams in a lengthy statement on social media.  

Al-Shaair’s statement comes as his three-game suspension as a result of the incident has ended and he is slated to return to the field for the Texans on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans.

On December 1, an Al-Shaair hit to the head of a sliding and defenseless Lawrence caused chaos in Jacksonville. The defensive back needed to be restrained by several coaches and Lawrence has not played since taking the barbaric contact.

‘While so many jumped at the first opportunity to hop on the false narrative – that l’m a dirty player or bad person – the messages from all who stood by me were the only things keeping me mentally afloat during a time of isolation,’ Al-Shaair said on social media.

‘I’ve learned so much from this entire experience. Seeing myself on video – letting my emotions get the best of me to the point where I completely lost it – was an embarrassing and eye-opening moment for me.’

‘I’ve had to earn everything in my life. I never want to allow anyone to get me to a point where I jeopardize everything that I’ve worked all my life to obtain. That was not the way I want to represent myself or my family and I will continue to learn and grow from that moment.’

Azeez Al-Shaair has admitted regrets over his hit to Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence
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Azeez Al-Shaair has admitted regrets over his hit to Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence

The Texans defensive back was suspended for three games as a result of the hit to Lawrence
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The Texans defensive back was suspended for three games as a result of the hit to Lawrence

Al-Shaair said during his three-game ban, he met with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and other league executives for the first time, taking issue with how he was characterized in the official announcement of his suspension.

The defender said he thought his character and integrity were ‘unjustifiably smeared’ in the release but the meeting with Goodell and others was ‘productive’ and gave him hope it would not happen again.

‘In that conversation – man-to-man – I owned and acknowledged that my actions following my ejection were careless and, in that moment, I didn’t think about the responsibility I have been blessed with to represent the shield,’ Al-Shaair continued.

‘I also stated that the letter, and specifically the language used in the letter, was equally as careless and conveyed that the context of the words used were not a reflection of my character, nor my career, as I have not been warned multiple times for my play on the field.’

Al-Shaair’s hit on Lawrence was not the only controversial incident he was involved in this season.

During the Texans’ game against the Bears in September, he punched Roschon Johnson, who wasn’t even in the game at the time of another sideline confrontation.

Al-Shaair ended his statement by saying his view is that everyone in the league office and on the field are on the same team to represent the NFL in the best nature possible, something he failed to do earlier this month.

‘Lastly, I’ll say that this world is full of negative people who can’t wait to tear you down, but if you move with love and compassion, the seeds of good you planted in others’ lives can grow into the very tree that shades you with comfort and compassion when you need it most,’ Al-Shaair concluded.

‘I am a man of God, I am a leader, a warrior and a lover. I am also a hell of a football player and I’m grateful to be back doing what I love.’