Mon Sep 23 14:41:10 UTC 2024: ## LeBron James Accused of Inflating Son’s Jersey Price at Auction
**Los Angeles, CA** – The Los Angeles Lakers’ rookie, Bronny James, has been making headlines even before his NBA debut. While the son of four-time NBA champion LeBron James is set to take the court for the first time on October 22nd, his Summer League jersey recently sold for a staggering $38,500 at auction.
However, the sale has sparked controversy, with some accusing LeBron of artificially inflating the price to boost his son’s profile. The jersey, which Bronny wore during a game where he scored just four points, was initially estimated to sell for a much more modest $6,000-$10,000.
Podcast hosts J.E. Skeets and Trey Kerby questioned the astronomical sale price, suggesting that LeBron himself might have purchased the jersey. “This will look sweet in LeBron’s man cave,” Kerby remarked, noting that the $38,000 price tag would only make sense for someone with significant financial resources.
The accusation stems from the belief that a high-priced jersey could lead to increased brand endorsements and sponsorships for Bronny. Notably, the $38,000 jersey far surpassed the $3,360 price of Atlanta Hawks’ first-round pick Zacharie Risacher’s Summer League jersey.
While the price was high, it still pales in comparison to jerseys of other NBA legends. Michael Jordan’s 1998 NBA Finals jersey sold for over $10 million, and Victor Wembanyama’s regular season debut jersey fetched a whopping $7.62 million.
Bronny, selected 55th overall in the 2024 draft, will be playing alongside his father as LeBron seeks a fifth NBA championship. The Lakers tip off their season against the Minnesota Timberwolves on October 22nd, and all eyes will be on the young James as he begins his professional journey.
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