Is LeBron James catching an early glimpse at empty nest syndrome?

After defeating the Utah Jazz alongside the Los Angeles Lakers on Nov. 18, the four-time NBA champion admitted that his relationship with his son-turned-teammate Bronny James has taken on a new form since the 21-year-old began living on his own.

“He’s not a resident anymore, so we don’t talk as much,” LeBron said in a post-game interview while playfully crossing his arms and pouting, as seen on X (formerly Twitter) . “He has his own place. But he’s great.”

Fortunately for the basketball legend—who shares Bronny as well as son Bryce , 18, and daughter Zhuri , 11, with wife Savannah James —playing alongside his firstborn has allowed them to develop a unique new bond.

“It’s been great to see and to

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