Bronny James Aims for His Own Call of Duty Skin

LeBron James recently shared exciting information about his son, Bronny James, a rookie with the Los Angeles Lakers on X. Bronny wants to play his own operator in Activision’s popular video game, Call of Duty. ‘Talk to me,’ LeBron tweeted to Activision on Saturday, to which Activision enthusiastically responded: ‘We know Bronny is a shooter, let’s talk.’ First father-son duo in NBA history. Could be a #CallOfDuty first, too.

We know Bronny is a shooter, let’s talk.

First father son duo in NBA history. Could be a #CallOfDuty first too 👀 pic.twitter.com/r5RRo2gAZK

— Call of Duty (@CallofDuty) October 12, 2024

 

This potential partnership isn’t out of the blue; Bronny has already made a name for himself in the gaming community. During the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, he won the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III tournament. Winning $10,000, a Call of Duty-themed championship belt, and an ‘exclusive preview‘ of the upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, set to launch on Friday, October. 25. Bronny triumphed over Charlotte Hornets forward Grant Williams, accumulating a remarkable 84 points in the tournament. During a $25,000 tournament in May, he showcased his gaming skills against popular streamers like Sketch and XQV.

@BronnyJamesJr walked in at the end of the @callofduty tournament and won! It was the most exciting matchup of the weekend! 🏆🎮 pic.twitter.com/vXR8WyGPBv

— Cassy Athena 📸 (@cassyathena) July 15, 2024

When the Lakers drafted Bronny with the No, he was selected as the 55th overall pick in the 2024 draft. This allowed him to play alongside LeBron in a game against the Phoenix Suns, marking the debut of a father-and-son duo in the NBA.

Now, as he looks to carve out a unique legacy on and off the court, Bronny James aims to become the first NBA rookie to receive his Call of Duty operator skin, a move that could further intertwine the worlds of sports and gaming. Bronny isn’t just following in his father’s footsteps with his basketball and gaming skills; he’s also making history.