LeBron James’ pain became a promise: His inspiring journey as a Father

At 19, LeBron James was already carrying the weight of an NBA franchise when fatherhood gave him an entirely different responsibility. His first son, Bronny, was born in October 2004, just months after James entered the league as the No. 1 overall pick. More than two decades later, his early promise to become a better father still offers a revealing look at the man behind the basketball legend.LeBron James’ fatherhood began with a promiseThe quote that best captures LeBron James’ approach to fatherhood came at a defining moment in his young life. According to contemporary reports, James spoke to the Akron Beacon Journal around the time his first child was born in October 2004.His words were simple, but the reason behind them was deeply personal.“That’s my main goal, to try and be a better father than the one I had,” James told the newspaper. “I didn’t know him.