The Los Angeles Lakers are on the verge of adding a new member to their roster, as Bronny James was selected as the 55th pick in the NBA Draft. The historic moment was captured on camera as Bronny sat surrounded by friends and family, who celebrated his achievement.
Bronny’s main goal was to hear his name called on draft night, and that wish came true, making him and LeBron the first father-son pair to play in the NBA at the same time. The sports world reacted quickly to this iconic draft moment, with celebrities like Magic Johnson and Chris Paul congratulating the James family. Nike also showed support for Bronny and his father on social media.
While many had hoped for the father-son duo to play together in the league, Bronny missed the start of his freshman season with USC due to a cardiac arrest during a workout. However, he returned later in the season to average 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game before declaring for the NBA Draft.
LeBron’s future with the Lakers is still uncertain as he has until June 29 to decide whether to become a free agent or accept a player option with the team. Bronny is expected to make his Lakers debut in the NBA Summer League.
Regardless of whether they end up as teammates or opponents on the court, this historic moment for LeBron and Bronny will be remembered as one for the books.
