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Serena Williams Joked About How Winning A Grand Slam While Pregnant Can't Be Compared To LeBron James Potentially Winning An NBA Championship With His Son

By Morgan Murrell,

2024-07-12

Tennis icon Serena Williams hosted last night's 2024 ESPYs , and she kept the audience laughing from beginning to end.

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2tKkg0_0uOu1WLx00 — Frazer Harrison / Getty Images

And two athletes who frequently appeared in her playful roasts throughout the night were her close friend, NBA superstar LeBron James , and his son Bronny James.

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2QNBrv_0uOu1WLx00 — Alex Bierens De Haan / Getty Images

Late last month, news broke that LeBron's 19-year-old son was drafted to the Los Angeles Lakers as the 55th pick in the second round.

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=47MwQZ_0uOu1WLx00 — Thearon W. Henderson / Getty Images

LeBron has been with the Lakers since 2018, meaning Bronny will likely be playing alongside his dad on the court at the same time soon. Bronny and LeBron are the first father-son duo to do so. While they're excited for this opportunity, they both have one goal in mind: winning a championship together. LeBron currently has four NBA championship rings under his belt, including one for the Lakers in 2020.

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4OmSau_0uOu1WLx00 — Joe Robbins / Getty Images

Well, Serena — in true competitor fashion — let everyone know she already achieved a similar accomplishment, way before him.

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0AwmIH_0uOu1WLx00 — Frazer Harrison / Getty Images

While taking the stage with her sister Venus Williams and Quinta Brunson to discuss women's sports, Serena said this: "LeBron wants to win with his son on his team. I won with my daughter in my belly. I think we know which one is way more impressive."

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3UIZWU_0uOu1WLx00 — Gilbert Flores / Variety via Getty Images

She, of course, was referring to the incredible feat she accomplished seven years ago when she secured her final Grand Slam title at the 2017 Australian Open while she was eight weeks pregnant.

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=27RFBm_0uOu1WLx00 — Saeed Khan / AFP via Getty Images

Honestly, doing anything while pregnant deserves applause, but competing in such a physically demanding and grueling sport at the same time is truly impressive.

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2iQpD9_0uOu1WLx00 — Greg Wood / AFP via Getty Images

In total, Compton's hometown hero has won 23 Grand Slam women's singles titles, the most in the Open Era, and the second-most of all time. To top that off, Serena is also the only player in tennis history to accomplish a Career Golden Slam in both singles and doubles.

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=14r1nG_0uOu1WLx00 — A Career Gold Slam is defined as winning each of the four Grand Slam tournaments (Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, US Open), and also winning an Olympic Gold medal.
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To watch more highlights from the 2024 ESPYs and to see Serena in her hosting bag, check out the Good Morning America video below:

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