During a recent appearance on the Kelce brothers' "New Heights," LeBron James shared some details about a time when he went head-to-head with the six-time NBA champion.

Bronny James has faced intense criticism since joining the Los Angeles Lakers in his NBA debut. Now, his father, LeBron James, has addressed the issue and delivered a powerful message in defense of the young guard.

Lakers forward LeBron James explained on the New Heights Show that he was considering playing in the NFL during the 2011 NBA lockout.

Photos showing James and Jordan sharing the court have surfaced on social media over the years, but video footage has never emerged.

"MJ [Michael Jordan], Antoine Walker, and the rest of those guys did not let young guys get on the court at all," James told Travis and Jason Kelce. "I was 16 years old, a Sophomo