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

    Nothing wrong with a little competition.

    Morgan Murrell
    by Morgan Murrell

    BuzzFeed Staff

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

    Serena Williams poses on the red carpet at the ESPY Awards in a sleek, floor-length black gown with metallic accents
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    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.

    LeBron James in a black hoodie and hat talks to Bronny James in a black and yellow basketball jersey at a McDonald's All American event
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    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.

    LeBron 'Bronny' James Jr. is focused while preparing to shoot a free throw during a basketball game in his Los Angeles Lakers uniform
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    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.

    LeBron James poses with his arm around son Bronny James, who is holding a basketball trophy, on a basketball court
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    Well, Serena — in true competitor fashion — let everyone know she already achieved a similar accomplishment, way before him.

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    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."

    Serena Williams, Quinta Brunson, and Venus Williams posing together on the red carpet at the ESPYs, all dressed in stylish black outfits
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    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.

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

    Serena Williams smiles while holding a large trophy after winning a tennis tournament. She is wearing a sleeveless, fitted outfit
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    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.

    Serena Williams poses on the red carpet at the Tribeca Festival, wearing a strapless, corset-style top and flowy skirt
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    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. 

    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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