LeBron James says he is excited after his youngest son, Bryce, committed to the University of Arizona to continue his basketball career.
The 17-year-old senior from Sierra Canyon High School in Chatsworth, California, had offers from Ohio State and Duquesne before choosing Arizona.
“It was his decision to make, and he went where he felt comfortable,” the elder James said after scoring 38 points in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 114-106 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. “Coach (Tommy) Lloyd is a straight shooter. Gave him exactly what they believe (about) him, what they thought about him as a person, as a player. We’re happy to be part of the Bear Down community now.”
The four-time champion also took time to poke some fun at some former Arizona players who were his teammates when the Cleveland Cavaliers won the NBA title in 2016.
“Got some terrible friends in Richard Jefferson and Channing Frye that are alum there,” James said. “So not too excited about that, but other than that, we’re excited to go be a part of the Tucson community.”
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