LeBron James may not go the Mark Cuban route and file a formal protest, but he definitely disagreed with the judges on Monday night.
The Lakers star's son, Bronny, was one of the participants rocking the rim during the McDonald's All-American Slam Dunk Contest. On his first attempt of the evening, Bronny threw down an impressive reverse windmill, eliciting a strong reaction from the crowd.
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Members of Bronny's cheering section, including his mother, Savannah, immediately lifted their 10 signs, and ESPN's broadcast team believed that Bronny was going to receive the highest possible score. However, a few of the judges felt that a nine was more appropriate.
Bronny's first dunk 👀🔥 @SCNext #PoweradeJamFest pic.twitter.com/lD1Smlv5DL
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) March 28, 2023
LeBron immediately hopped on Twitter and declared that Bronny should have received "10s across the board."
It’s cool. Should have been 10s across the board! For sure. Hahaha
— LeBron James (@KingJames) March 28, 2023
Bronny was able to advance to the final round, but he finished in second place behind Duke commit Sean Stewart. Still, he gave LeBron a lasting image when he brought his brother, Bryce, onto the court and jumped over him.
With the Slam Dunk Contest behind him, Bronny will now shift his attention to the McDonald's All-American Game. That could be his last showcase as a high school prospect before he announces his college decision.
