Bronny James and LeBron James caught in viral storm as fake quote tricks Lakers fans

A viral social media post claiming to reveal Bronny James’ true feelings about his NBA journey sent Lakers fans into a frenzy this week, but the buzz quickly unraveled. The quote, which appeared to show LeBron James’ son questioning his career path, was completely fabricated.

Bronny never said it. The post originated from NBA Centel, a well-known parody account on X, yet many fans took it at face value before the truth surfaced.The episode once again highlighted the unique scrutiny that comes with carrying the James surname and how easily misinformation can spread when LeBron James and Bronny James are involved.

Fake Bronny James quote goes viral as LeBron James’ son becomes an easy target

NBA Centel on X posted an image that was a screenshot of an Instagram post showing Bronny James’ comment to a fan’s diss.

The fan has written, “You stink brah.” To which Bronny replied, “Bro I don’t even want to be in the NBA.”These comments, amidst his not-so-smooth NBA career, despite the flamboyant debut, sparked speculation as to whether they were actually the true emotions of James’ eldest son. However, it was later proven to be fake. The fake quote was allegedly pulled from an Instagram comment and framed as a moment of frustration from Bronny James about his NBA future.

In reality, there was no such comment, no deleted post, and no hint of discontent from the young guard. The parody nature of the account behind it was overlooked by thousands who reshared the post within minutes. NBA centel really pulled a fast one on every fan.

This isn’t an isolated incident. Because Bronny James is not just a young Lakers guard but also LeBron James’ son, his every move is magnified. Social media pages chasing engagement know his name guarantees clicks, reactions, and debate.

Unfortunately, that also makes him vulnerable to being misquoted or misrepresented.

Bronny James stays quiet while LeBron James’ shadow looms large

Away from the noise, Bronny James has done the opposite of what the viral post suggested. He has kept his head down, focused on development, and shown no public frustration about his role or trajectory. Coaches and teammates have consistently praised his work ethic, defensive instincts, and willingness to learn skills that don’t generate viral headlines but matter inside an NBA locker room. In his rookie year, Bronny James appeared in 27 games, starting in only 1 while averaging 6.7 minutes per game. He shot 28.1% from the arc, 31.3% from the field, and dropped a total of 62 points, 22 assists, and 18 rebounds. There’s a lot to build and prove when it comes to Bronny James. LeBron James has been pretty vocal about his son carving his own path in this competitive world. This means that dealing with everything that is thrown at him, from harsh comments from fans and critics to being trolled over the smallest of things.

Sometimes silence could be seen as an acceptance and not a refusal. In this age and time, parody accounts often blur the line between satire and reporting. For Bronny James, it’s just another challenge in a career already shaped by extraordinary expectations. For Lakers fans, it’s proof that not everything viral deserves belief.Also Read: LeBron James and Savannah James' combined net worth in 2025: Earnings, assets, and more