Cedric Ceballos thinks LeBron's lack of creativity while dunking would prevent him from winning the dunk contest.

LeBron James has redefined athleticism for an entire generation, but according to Former Los Angeles Lakers star and the 1992 NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion Cedric Ceballos, one crown was never meant for the King: the All-Star Weekend’s high-flying dunk competition.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James offered up a silent reaction on social media after watching his son, Bronny, pull out an impressive dunk during the NBA's Summer League

LeBron James Needs No Words to React to Bronny James' Dunk originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James, the eldest son of NBA superstar LeBron James, missed his first 2025 Summer League game against the Golden State Warriors. However, he did play in their win against the Miami Heat on Sunday.

With the possibility of LeBron James' Los Angeles Lakers exit looming, his son's future with the team could also be up in the air.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as LeBron James Had Fired-Up Two-Word Message for Son Bronny After Viral Dunk .

The Los Angeles Lakers returned to Summer League action on Sunday with their highly anticipated matchup against the Miami Heat, and all eyes were on Bronny James as he made his 2025 Summer League debut. After sitting out Saturday’s opener against the Golden State Warriors, James stepped into the lineup looking to make an early impact.

Bronny James made an impact in his 2025 NBA Summer League debut for the Los Angeles Lakers, highlighted by a viral steal-and-dunk sequence against the Miami Heat. His biggest supporter was pretty impressed. LeBron James reposted the highlight on Instagram with the caption, “BRONNY SHOWTIME.”