Fifteen years ago this week, the NBA changed forever. In a July 8 televised ESPN special dubbed "The Decision," LeBron James declared that he was taking his talents to South Beach

But one notable name was missing from the lineup on Saturday as Bronny James was sidelined for the team’s opening contest, despite traveling with the team to San Francisco. The absence didn’t go unnoticed,

LeBron James' son Bronny is currently playing for the Los Angeles Lakers' Summer League team and appears to have been taking notes from his iconic father as he threw down a ferocious dunk against the

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

LeBron James may be one of the best players in basketball, but he’s also a supportive dad and hyped his son, and Lakers teammate, Bronny James, up after he put down an impressive dunk during NBA Summer League play.

The Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James do not appear to be on good terms currently. Plenty of reports have come out that suggest the two sides could part ways. Some think a trade might occur. Others simply think that James will play out the final season on his contract and either leave for another team or retire next offseason.