LeBron James Confirms He Broke Backboard vs Bronny

Merlin hears LeBron confirmed a family legend: he shattered the backboard on the James family hoop in Miami in 2014, calling it accidental and saying, "He made a couple shots, but that's like Miami Bron. That's like Invincible Bron. So, it's not like he was about to win." LeBron said he never bought another hoop, ending those one-on-one sessions. Monday he looked like that old magic, finishing with 21 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds for his 125th triple-double while tying Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for most combined career wins. The Lakers are 49-26 and 12-1 in their past 13 games, holding the West's No. 3 seed. Merlin sees more than a viral moment. The driveway tale is a reminder LeBron still flips a switch. At 41 he mixes veteran savvy with bursts of "Miami Bron." If health and role clarity hold, L.A.'s late surge could carry into a real playoff run, though matchups and bench depth will seal their fate.