The Rising Star: Bryce Maximus James

Bryce Maximus James was born on June 14, 2007.

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Bryce was born during the 2007 NBA Finals.

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He follows his father and brother into basketball.

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Bryce graduated from middle school in 2021.

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He often shares photos from his school basketball games on Instagram.

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In August 2022, Bryce received his first Division I scholarship offer.

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LeBron celebrated Bryce's 10th birthday with a special video.

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Bryce joined his family to celebrate LeBron’s achievements, such as the all-time scoring record.

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He was part of the Sports Illustrated "Chosen Sons" cover with LeBron and Bronny.

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Bryce is developing his own path in basketball, gaining recognition for his skills.

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