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Austin Rivers Gives LeBron James' Son Bronny Advice on Life as a Famous NBA Son

Washington Wizards guard Austin Rivers knows something about growing up in the basketball world as the son of an NBA player, and he offered some advice for LeBron James’ son, LeBron James Jr.—who goes by Bronny.

In an interview withTMZ Sports, Rivers stressed Bronny shouldn’t focus on living up to his father’s greatness and instead be himself. "I didn't focus on trying to be Doc," Rivers said. "I just tried to be myself."

The Duke product also said he knows Bronny is "the real deal" and has seen plenty of his highlights already.