Video: LeBron James' alma mater Lakers star had storied career at St. Vincent-St. Mary in Akron.
Bronny James returned to Ohio to face the school his father made famous. And it was Bronny who hit a bucket late in the game to give Sierra Canyon a 57-56 lead. The Trailblazers went onto win 59-56 in the Ohio Play By Play Classic.
The 6-foot-2 freshman put together his best performance of the season by far, taking home MVP honors after finishing with a career-high 15 points on 7 of 10 shooting off the bench.
Originally scheduled to be played on St. Vincent-St. Mary's home floor, the game has been moved two hours away to 19,000-seat Nationwide Arena in Columbus in order to meet ticket demand.
LeBron has previously been unable to attend any Sierra Canyon games this season due to a rigorous NBA travel schedule.
Turning the clock back approximately 20 years, LeBron James led St. Vincent-St. Mary to its most successful four-year run in program history from 2000-03 as the Fighting Irish went 101-6 with three state titles and one national championship.
LeBron James cheers on his son's team during Saturday's game at Nationwide Arena.
Photo by Scott Reed
LeBron averaged 24.8 points, 7.9 rebounds and 4.9 assists per outing in 107 career high school, finishing with 2,657 points.
The three-time NBA champion earned Ohio All-State honors each of his four seasons and was three-time state tournament MVP, averaging 30.4 points, 9.7 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 2.9 steals per game his senior year.
Guard Bronny James and his No. 2 Sierra Canyon teammates defeated St. Vincent-St. Mary in the Ohio Play By Play Classic.
Photo by Scott Reed
A big crowd was on hand for Saturday's showdown at Nationwide Arena.
Photo by Scott Reed
