LeBron James will miss Lakers game for Bronny’s USC debut if necessary: ‘Family over everything’

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Family comes first for Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, especially when it comes to his son making his college basketball debut. 

Following a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday, James made it clear that when Bronny James hits the floor for USC, he will be in attendance, whether his Lakers are playing or not.

Lebron James, #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers, brings the ball down the floor during the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center on Nov. 30, 2023 in Oklahoma City. (Joshua Gateley/Getty Images)

"Looking forward to his first game," James told reporters Thursday. "Whenever he’s cleared and whenever he’s ready to have his first game, I already told my teammates that if they play on the same day we playing, then I’m going to have to catch them next game." 

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"Family over everything, champs," he said to his teammates. "I love y’all. I definitely got to see Bronny’s first college game. Whenever he’s ready to go."

Bronny James was cleared for a "full return to basketball" on Thursday, roughly four months after suffering from a cardiac arrest during a workout. 

Southern California guard Bronny James shoots around at halftime of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas State on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

A statement from a family spokesperson said he "will have a final evaluation with USC staff this week, resume practice next week, and return to games soon after."

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"The James family would like to express their gratitude to the