LeBron James left in shock after son's physical transformation.
LeBron James Stunned by Son’s Change in Appearance originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is in peak offseason mode, enjoying his time off while staying ready for his upcoming 23rd season in the NBA and eighth with Los Angeles. James averaged 24.4 points, 7.8 rebounds and 8.2 assists for the Lakers last season.
His youngest son, Bryce James, is preparing for his first collegiate season with the Arizona Wildcats, to whom he committed early in 2025. He spent most of his high school basketball career playing for Sierra Canyon, where he won a State Division 1 title in his senior year.
Upon Bryce's first trip back home since leaving for college earlier this summer, James was taken aback by his appearance.
In the Lakers star's latest Instagram story, he welcomes home his youngest son after his first stint away at Arizona. Within the video, James is overcome with excitement as he points out Bryce's latest physical change to his 159 million followers: his beard.
"Y'all see his beard? Oh my goodness!" said James.
Born in 2007, Bryce is 18 years old and stands 6 feet, 6 inches ahead of his first season with the Wildcats. Primarily playing shooting guard, he's poised for a bright future under coach Tommy Lloyd, who is entering his fifth season with the team. Lloyd's 61 wins in his first two seasons with Arizona are an NCAA Division I record.
The Wildcats will open their season on Nov. 3 against the defending champion Florida Gators in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Aug 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
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