Following their victory in the NBA’s first-ever In-Season Tournament, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers did not receive the same respite.

Almost five months after suffering a heart collapse during a workout, the superstar returned to Los Angeles from Las Vegas on Sunday to witness his oldest son, Bronny James, make his NCAA debut for Southern California.

The Lakers took another day off before opening the regular season on Tuesday night, losing 127-125 at Dallas. James finished with 33 points, nine assists, and eight rebounds without missing a beat.

JAMES WATCHES SON

Regarding his diversion back to California, James remarked, “It was everything for my family.” “It was just an emotional, draining day, from the time we all woke up to the time the buzzer hit zeros.”

Bronny James played 16 minutes in an 84-79 overtime loss against Long Beach State, scoring four points, dishing out three assists, and grabbing two rebounds after receiving a peck on the back from his father before to the game.

After the loss, the son didn’t welcome his father and avoided answering questions after giving a quick statement to a throng of media at USC’s Galen Center.

LEBRON HAPPY WITH BRONNY

James, who turns 39 later this month, said, “I think the most important thing is who cares about the win or the loss, the kid was standing tall and standing strong at the end of the game.” “That is a win and a blessing in and of itself. At this point, everything else is additional credit because he has already won at life.”

In 2003, LeBron James was selected first overall by the NBA after graduating from Akron, Ohio, high school. In his 21st season, the NBA’s career scoring leader is playing.

“That moment was everything for us to be there,” stated James. “To see the first person out of our family, out of the James gang, to grace a college campus and a college floor, that was pretty cool.”