LeBron James was a beast in high school. Older fans will remember how dominant he was as a teen back then, attracting scouts from all over. Among many, Slam Magazine’s Ryan James’ had lauded the 16-year-old terming him “(possibly) the best high school basketball player in America right now.” Fast forward two decades later, the conversations have shifted and the community now compares and critiques King James’ son’s performances. While Bronny has made it to the big stage amid all the chaos, his younger brother has yet to establish a permanent seat in the spotlight. With Bryce James on his way, the teen seems more confident than ever.

In the King’s recent Instagram story, he showcased a video of Bryce’s Q&A with Uninterrupted. If anything, he seems all set going into his senior year in high school. “You know he always tells me, just go out there and have fun, stay aggressive. You know, your shots will come to you even if they’re not falling, just keep shooting and you’re gonna make it. Just knowing, seeing how far he’s come from, seeing that he’s come from a little city, you know. The grow-up, the build-up of where he’s come from is great,” he said.

Well, after praising his Dad, Bryce’s next words might surprise the majority of the fans. When asked about who would win in a one-on-one game between him and his father, Bryce said, “Me!” It will undeniably be interesting to see the 6-foot-6 teen take on the 250-pound beast in a 1v1 matchup. But amidst all of this, Papa James has chosen to keep his calm, not saying a word.

Realistically, it would be a tough matchup for Bryce trying to guard his father. If anything, LeBron James will take the easy win over his youngest son in a one-on-one game. Regardless, it’s great to see James pushing his son forward as he prepares for his senior year in high school. Moreover, this is the time for Bryce to shine as colleges will be monitoring the teen. To his credit, the hooper has already received offers from Duquesne, USC, and Ohio State.

Just recently, LeBron James’ high school friend took over Duquesne’s head coaching position. Bryce can look to make an official visit during spring next year, considering the school had given out offers to both James brothers. However, the younger one’s game is much different in comparison to Bronny, which might land him in a different school. But then again, how unique is Bryce’s talent?

Does Bryce resemble LeBron James when he was in high school?

Well, for the most part, the King was a one-of-a-kind athlete in high school. In simple terms, Bryce isn’t as dominant as Bron was back then. But this doesn’t discredit what the teen has accomplished. In fact, he’s on the right track. He has yet to prove his talents in senior year, but unfortunately, Bryce’s run in the Nike Peach Jam didn’t impress fans. He averaged 5.6 points and 2.4 rebounds while playing about 22 minutes a game. Yes, Bryce needs to put in the work, and he’ll definitely look to prepare well as the crucial year approaches.

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LeBron James has always been supportive of his two sons. Be it in the middle of the season or during the offseason, the NBA legend makes sure that he attends their games. Not to mention, King James has been on the sidelines for his sons’ games ever since Bronny was in middle school. Well, this 1v1 challenge might be the last time young hoopers will get to see LeBron James in a local gym watching his son play. However, it will be interesting to see Bryce take the hardwood as a senior, looking to add more offers.

What are your thoughts on Bryce’s 1v1 take? Do you think he can win against his father? Let us know in the comments.