If you’ve spent any time watching the NBA Playoffs, especially the very dramatic L.A. Lakers vs. Houston Rockets playoff series that sadly ended with a Lakers win in game six on Friday night, you may have seen some speculation going around about Texans star Will Anderson Jr. and his uncanny resemblance to current Lakers’ guard and LeBron James’ son, Bronny James:
Over the last several days, more and more Texans fans have noticed the visual similarities between Anderson and Bronny James, to the point
that discussion surrounding the two stars nearly eclipsed Rockets fans’ frustration with their favorite team. This playful speculation entered the mainstream in a big way that Friday night, as the “brothers” were in the same building. After having a dunk attempt blocked by Rockets’ forward Jabari Smith Jr., LeBron James went spiraling down courtside, crashing into the feet of none other than his “fourth son,” Will Anderson:
James was overjoyed to see Anderson – who is not only his son but also a fellow Klutch Sports client – there to lift him up, almost as if he was brought home by seeing the smile on Anderson’s face. Although, all joking aside, James was deferential to Anderson and his real parents. Speaking to Houston Chronicle reporter Jonathan M. Alexander after the game six win, James had this to say:
“…the moment was pretty cool…it was good to see him, y’know, that’s my fourth child, um…yeah, him and Bronny are twins and don’t nobody know it…me and [wife] Savannah have been trying to keep it under wraps for a long time. But nah, no disrespect to his parents, his real parents, let me not get that started. Unbelievable football player, deserving of everything that he’s got and…it was definitely dope to see him.” – LeBron James to Jonathan M. Alexander
Stop the presses! Hold everything! To quote the KING himself, “…me and Savannah have been trying to keep it under wraps for a long time?” I’m sorry, is there a “LeSecret” that has just been uncovered by this unlikely courtside linkup? A LeCoverup revealed? A LeRevelation? While public sources may tell you that Will Anderson was born in Hampton, Georgia in 2001 and Bronny James was born in Akron, Ohio in 2004, our insider – or, our LeSource – will beg to differ! And when you take a look at the highlight reels for both of these “LeTwins,” well, let’s just say the tape speaks for itself!
Houston…we may have a twin! LeBron/Bronny to the Houston Rockets CONFIRMED!
Okay, while there is certainly no secretive “connection” between Will Anderson and the James’ family, it certainly did provide a moment of light-hearted fun to a playoff series that has otherwise been a difficult watch for Rockets fans. Although, the jokes come as a double-edged sword for many. Watching Lebron James cheese it up with Will Anderson on the sideline while he simultaneously rips out the hearts of Rockets fans everywhere – at age 41, no less – is an awkward pill to swallow on a Friday night. But, hey, the Rockets’ playoff trips may be temporary, but likeness to LeBron James is forever.
It wasn’t just Anderson there repping the Texans, either. He was joined by Vice President of the Houston Texans Foundation Hannah McNair and 2026 second-round pick Kayden McDonald, with this meetup in Houston providing a warm welcome to the rookie after his arrival from the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. McDonald is still in that press-conference headspace, though, as evidenced by this response to a question from reporter Chancellor Johnson:
“I’m just here to plug up the middle.” My kind of guy! Aren’t we all here to plug up the middle, Kayden? If only the Houston Rockets were able to plug up the hole left in the middle of their lineup when Kevin Durant went down. Sorry, I just couldn’t help it! McDonald even answered questions about potential business opportunities in Houston while at the NFL Draft, and even though “plugging up the middle” may not bring to mind the sort of barbeque or horse-related collaborations he was envisioning a week ago, it certainly does bring to mind the profitable avenue of plumbing solutions!
Alright, while I won’t be expecting a star NFL defensive lineman to be sponsoring drainage plugs or rubber stoppers, I was still happy to see Kayden McDonald, Will Anderson, and Hannah McNair all spending time together and enjoying the fruits of what Houston has to offer to them. Will Anderson has certainly earned the respite as well as the opportunity to re-connect with his long lost father, and it’ll only be a matter of time till everyone will know just how well Kayden McDonald can “…plug up the middle.” For all other musings about plugs and Bronny James lookalikes, be sure to keep it tuned to Battle Red Blog!
GO TEXANS!!!
