The basketball world is in an uproar after shocking news broke: LeBron James is said to be vehemently against the relationship between his son Bronny James and Natalia Bryant, daughter of the late legend Kobe Bryant.
The news exploded on social media just hours after a clip of Bronny and Natalia leaving a USC student party hand in hand was leaked. The image of the two “heirs” of two great bloodlines in NBA history quickly became the center of controversy. For fans, this is a “fated love story” with legendary colors. But for LeBron, it seems that things are not simple.
LeBron angry behind the scenes?
According to a close source revealed to a famous sports newspaper, LeBron James is completely unhappy to see Bronny publicly announce his love affair with Natalia. He is worried that this relationship will lead to media noise, even affecting the future career of his son in the NBA.
The source added: “LeBron thinks Bronny needs to focus on basketball and not make his personal life a topic of discussion. Dating Kobe’s daughter Natalia makes things more complicated.”
Fans are divided
On Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, public opinion immediately exploded. Thousands of comments flooded basketball forums:
“LeBron is selfish! The love of the next generation is a beautiful continuation of the friendship between Kobe and LeBron.”
“He is just being a father, afraid that his son will be pressured. Don’t be so quick to blame.”
“If Bronny and Natalia really get together, they will be the most powerful couple in NBA history. Let them decide for themselves.”
Some fans even mocked LeBron, saying that he is “afraid of losing the halo” when Kobe’s son and daughter combined can create “a new legend” that the community praises.
The “Kobe James” Dream
Notably, the hashtag #KobeJames has exploded on social media. A series of fan-made videos depicting the “NBA marriage of the century”, in which Bronny and Natalia create a new generation with the surname “Kobe James”, are spreading rapidly. Many people call this the “golden dream” of basketball lovers, when two great bloodlines combine to form a living legend.
Suspicious silence from Natalia and Bronny
While LeBron is rumored to be strongly opposed, Bronny James and Natalia Bryant remain silent. Neither confirms nor denies the relationship, making the rumors even hotter.
Some media experts commented: “This silence may be strategic. They know that the public will talk endlessly, and that is what makes this story a media ‘blockbuster’.”
What is the future for the “fated couple”?
Will LeBron James really stop his son? Will Natalia become the bride of the James “royal family”? Or will it all stop at a short-lived college romance?
No one knows the answer yet. But one thing is for sure: the love story between Bronny James and Natalia Bryant, along with LeBron’s angry reaction, has created an unquenchable storm in the NBA fan community.