LeBron James celebrates his son’s graduation

LeBron James marks a special milestone for eldest son LeBron “Bronnie” James Jr.

After the 18-year-old graduated from Sierra Canyon High in Los Angeles, the NBA legend celebrated the accomplishment on Friday with a sweet Instagram post.

Senior James shared slideshow which showed a video of his son wearing a cap and gown at his high school graduation ceremony. At one point, the video shows the Los Angeles Lakers star excitedly waving his diploma.

“PROUD!!!!” he signed the post. “CONGRATULATIONS AND LOVE YOU, LITTLE!”

Savannah James, the NBA player’s wife, also celebrated her son’s big day on Instagram.

“I’m so proud of you and I hope you’re very proud of yourself!” she wrote. “I am forever your unwavering support, your biggest fan and beacon of guidance ever!”

LeBron James and his wife also have a son, Bryce, 15, and a daughter, Juri, 8.

Bronnie, Bryce and Savannah James (left to right) appear at a ceremony honoring LeBron James as the NBA's all-time leading scorer.  9 in Los Angeles.
Bronnie, Bryce and Savannah James (left to right) appear at a ceremony honoring LeBron James as the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. 9 in Los Angeles.

Bronnie James, whose high school basketball career push him into the spotlight of the countryannounced earlier this month that he would play basketball at the University of Southern California autumn.

Over the past few years, LeBron James has expressed hope to one day play the young man in the NBA. But the Lakers forward’s recent remarks about the future of his career suggest he may have given up on that desire.

He shocked the basketball world during a press conference this week. offer he may retire after his team lost to the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Western Conference Finals.

As for his dream of Bronnie James eventually playing in the league, the father said he just wants his son to go where his “journey” might end up.

“No matter how his journey unfolds, he will do what is best for him.” LeBron James told ESPN. “As his father and his mother, Savannah, as well as his brother and sister, we will support him in whatever he decides to do. So just because it’s my aspiration or my goal doesn’t mean it’s his. And I absolutely agree with that.”