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LeBron James has yet again made it apparent that he was chosen among the most supportive fathers in the world of sports by jumping wild with joy at Bryce’s high school graduation. The footage must have gone viral with the NBA superstar jumping up and down, waving his arms wildly, and making crazy noises aloud as the son was being presented on the stage. The internet won’t stop debating if this is heartwarming or just hilarious-a bit of both, maybe.
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While the four-time NBA champion took to social media to share the moment with the family, it wound up being a tribute to that trademark lightning-fast excitement that LeBron possessed, which fans have become very familiar with from the basketball legend. While some might scoff at LeBron’s outright tilt of raw emotion, most all seem to have accepted it on the internet as a genuine act of fatherly pride.
One commentor summed things up perfectly: “That’s a proud/great father, man. Always will give him that!” This plain statement received dozens of replies agreeing that LeBron’s joyful outburst was a sincere one. Not every contender seemed to value its intensity, asking, “How does making a weird noise equate to being a good parent?” And that stir was enough to trigger an entire debate as to what constitutes acceptable parental behavior to celebrate with.
This debate escalated rather quickly, with an onlooker stating, “I wish y’all had a dad that cheered for y’all, lol; the comments are crazy.” It was a majestic recognition that some comments were vulgar because they were just not able to be unashamedly supported by whoever wasn’t afforded one in their upbringing. Another person added fuel to the fire by saying, “I can tell who’s dad was present and who’s wasn’t,” insinuating that the negative reactions are more reflective of the life experiences of those people than anything that is a reaction to LeBron.
A good number of comments soon surrounded another hugely debated subject: LeBron’s looks. “Bron looks like Santa Claus in the off szn,” one joked. That roast in relation to LeBron’s graying beard and glasses gained several favor within the comments, proving beyond doubt that the family was not off-limits for jokes at all.
That immediately led to some basketball commentators, with someone observing, “Bro had two Lakers show up to his graduation,” referencing the presence of not only LeBron but also his older son Bronny, who recently got drafted for the Lakers. At least a bit of dry commentary to remind everyone that for the James family, basketball is the backdrop for all of their personal moments.
The international crowd got into it as well, with one French commenter capturing the sentiment, “Please buy Bronny some new shoes,” revealing under global scrutiny even the minutest of details about the James family. Meanwhile, the others keep cheering them on with, “They just make my heart smile,” proving we can always cheer for wholesome content.
What was special about the event was watching LeBron go berserk dad-mode and not basketball-star-mode. After 21 of the greatest NBA seasons combined with four rings and much more, events like Bryce’s graduation are what truly matter for the future Hall of Famer. Whether you love him on the court or not, he is well respected for his devotion as a father. Judging by the viral reaction, most of the world wide web would agree with the good and just might take a cheap shot or two.
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The Jameses have perpetually kept evolving headline-makers, both on and off the court, but there is still one thing that catches the spotlight: LeBron’s might just have put down the ultimate legacy, which is the family he has built while openly celebrating with. It is almost refreshing for a change to see unfiltered joy from one of the greats because every facet of their life is almost beaten into the ground. Whenever he is winning titles or celebrating graduations, LeBron continues giving the fan base ample reason to smile, whether sometimes somebody else is laughing with him or not.
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