New Leaked Footage of Larsa Pippen & Lebron James Goes Viral

The LeBron, Bronny & Larsa Pippen Saga: A Deep Dive into Rumors, Responsibility & the Media’s Role

Chapter 1: A Simple “Like” that Lit the Fire

In December 2020, what should have been a completely benign moment on social media escalated into one of the most controversial online rumors in the basketball world. Bronny James, the then-16-year-old son of NBA legend LeBron James, hit the “like” button on an Instagram post made by Larsa Pippen, a reality TV personality and the ex-wife of Chicago Bulls icon Scottie Pippen.

That tap of the heart sparked off a wildfire of speculation. Within hours, media outlets and social media commentators began spinning a narrative that hinted at something more than a casual online interaction. Some even accused Bronny of sliding into Larsa’s DMs, a claim that was not only unsubstantiated but wildly inappropriate given the age gap—Larsa was 46, and Bronny was a high school sophomore.

Chapter 2: Who’s Who in the Drama

To understand the weight of the rumor, you have to know the players:

LeBron James: One of the greatest basketball players of all time, a dedicated family man married to Savannah James, with three children, including Bronny James—an aspiring hooper carving his own path.

Bronny James: Born into fame, but trying to build his legacy on the court, Bronny already had millions watching his every move.

Larsa Pippen: Known for her appearances on The Real Housewives of Miami and her high-profile relationships post-divorce, Larsa had already been in the media spotlight—especially for dating younger men connected to basketball.

Adding another layer to the story, Bronny was friends with Larsa’s son, Scotty Pippen Jr., which made the interaction all the more innocent.

Chapter 3: The Internet Loses Its Mind

Instead of understanding the context—a teenager liking his friend’s mom’s photo, which happens constantly—the internet went into overdrive. Black Sports Online, a site known for its provocative takes, suggested Bronny might be messaging Larsa privately. Soon, other platforms picked up the narrative, fueling a completely unverified and highly inappropriate rumor.

Even podcast hosts and media personalities chimed in with crude jokes, pretending to speculate what might be happening behind closed doors—none of which was based on fact.

Chapter 4: LeBron and Savannah Clap Back

The response from LeBron and Savannah James was swift, furious, and justified.

Savannah wrote:

“With everything going on in this world right now, this is what y’all are talking about? At the end of the day, y’all are talking about a MINOR.”

LeBron added:

“Y’all messed with the wrong one. Good luck—it won’t be cute.”

The couple made it crystal clear they would not tolerate false stories that sexualize or endanger their child. They reminded the public and the media that Bronny was not only underage but a target of unjustified scrutiny simply because of his last name.

Chapter 5: Larsa Pippen Responds

Larsa also fired back, posting on X (then Twitter):

“Some of these stories are so disgusting. The fact that my son’s friends can’t like my pics without people writing weird stuff is crazy.”

She, too, denied any interaction beyond Bronny liking a photo and called out the creepy double standards applied to her because of her public dating life.