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Lebron Jhames Daep, basketball player named after Lakers star, says he idolizes Giannis Antetokounmpo

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Jason Simpson

LeBron James is one of the greatest basketball players ever, and as a result, he has been one of the most famous and recognizable athletes in the world for many years.

He has a legion of ardent fans, and one fan went as far as to name his son after the Los Angeles Lakers superstar.

The 17-year-old plays basketball. What some may find interesting is that he idolizes Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.

James has one of the more impressive resumes of any athlete ever. He is currently in his 22nd NBA campaign, and last season, he averaged 25.7 points, 7.3 rebounds and 8.3 assists per game while establishing a career high in 3-point accuracy. His longevity has become the stuff of legends, and no other NBA player has ever played at this high a level at age 39.

He has won four NBA championships, and this past summer, he played a key role in Team USA winning yet another Olympic gold medal as he was named the MVP of the Olympic tournament.

While some would argue that there are people who take sports fandom too seriously, it is also something that can have a positive impact on people’s lives. James has been very diligent about taking care of his body and mind, and it could be seen as a model for others to follow in order to remain healthy, youthful and energetic.

A number of fans have named their children after sports legends. According to a report, LeBron was the ninth-most popular sports-inspired baby name from 2020 to 2021. First on the list was Kobe, a name that has been popular for years thanks to the success of late Lakers legend Kobe Bryant.

Speaking of sons, James got to make NBA history by playing with his son Bronny in a game at the same time on Tuesday when the Lakers began their regular season. Los Angeles defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves in that game and hasn’t lost since, with the team currently sitting at 3-0.

The younger James is expected to start to move back and forth between the Lakers and the G League starting soon.

Jason Simpson

Jason is a copy writer and editor with experience covering professional sports and current events. He is excited about being a part of the Ahn Fire Digital team.

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Jason Simpson

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