Before the main event, the dunk contest gave a preview of how athletic the young stars arem and LeBron James' son impressed with one of his dunks. The 2023 McDonald's All-American game is closing in, where Bronny James is expected to participate.
In honor of the LA Lakers' star, Bronny wore the No. 6 jersey during the dunk contest, which happened earlier on Monday (March 27). The four-time MVP LeBron's son displayed some aerial genius with a two-handed reverse jam. The dunk was his first entry into the contest and had fans excited.
After his jam, LeBron took to Twitter to share his reaction to Bronny James' dunk.
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"Lets go Bronny!! and Away" LeBron tweeted.
This isn't the only event where fans can see the on-court brilliance of Bronny. He's set to participate in the McDonald's All-American game on Tuesday, where he will team up with Andrej Stojakovic, son of former NBA All-Star Peja Stojakovic.
Additionally, Bronny also wear the No. 23 in the game to honor his father. LeBron has had the No. 23 for most of his career in the NBA. However, during the dunk contest, Bronny chose to wear the No. 6, a number the four-time champion is currently wearing for the Lakers.
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How did LeBron James perform in 2003 McDonald's All-American Dunk Contest?
Twenty years ago, LeBron James was in the position of Bronny, as he was one of the top high school basketball players in the country at the time. His talent and fame gave him the opportunity to show off his prowess in front of the nation, even before he was a superstar in the NBA.
In 2003, LeBron participated in the McDonald's All-American Dunk Contest, where he took home the trophy. In the final moments of the contest, he went up against Shannon Brown, known for his outstanding athletic abilities, which made the competition between them exciting.
James took home the win and solidified his place as one of the best high flyers in the sport. However, he didn't continue his dunk contest participation at the professional level despite fans' wishes.
He's now in his 20th season in the league and with his recent injuries, it looks like he won't be participating in any dunk contest anytime soon.
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