(Correction: the post has been updated to show that only LeBron still plays for the Lakers.)
LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony came into the NBA as part of the stellar 2003 draft class. Their most-famous classmate Dwayne Wade retired back in 2019, while LeBron is still playing; Melo lasted suited up for an NBA team last season (also with the Lakers). Tomorrow night they’ll be facing the league-best 21-6 Celtics, but tonight the teammates can watch their sons play each other in a high school basketball game.
Bronny James and Sierra Canyon (CA) take on Kiyan Anthony and Christ the King (NY) tonight LIVE on ESPN2 at 11:30pm ET.
This game marks the 20 year anniversary of LeBron and Carmelo facing off for the 1st time on ESPN.
A big time matchup between two ELITE high school programs. pic.twitter.com/G89giVkWgg
— 24/7 High School Hoops (@247HSHoops) December 12, 2022
LeBron’s son Bronny James plays for powerhouse Sierra Canyon (Calif.), which has started the season 6-1. Bronny (6-foot-3, 190 pounds) is a combo guard who is ranked No. 43 in the class of 2023 and is one of the top recruits in the nation who has yet to commit to a college program. James has nine reported offers, but no clear favorite has emerged as of yet.
Meanwhile, Melo’s son Kiyan Anthony is at Christ the King Regional (NY), currently 2-1. Kiyan (6-foot-3, 165 pounds) is a four-star Sophomore who’s ranked No. 14 among shooting guards in his class and No. 3 in the state. Anthony already has offers from five colleges, including one from Penny Hardaway’s Memphis program.
The game will be broadcast on ESPN2 at 11:30 p.m. Eastern time.
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