While the sports world watches LeBron James’ sons, another legacy is quietly taking shape back in Akron, and the King just put the spotlight on the player he calls his ‘nephew’. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar used his massive fanbase to shout out a rising high school basketball player with a very special connection to his own legendary origin story. This gesture points to a legacy that extends well beyond his own children.

On December 2, LeBron James posted a story on his Instagram account. He shared a video originally posted by the basketball media outlet SLAM High School.

The video was a mic’d up segment featuring a player at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School practice. James added a personal caption of endorsement and pride over the clip.

“My nephew is amazing,” James wrote. “Great k

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