Bronny James, the eldest son of NBA superstar LeBron James, was recently drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers. This marks a historic moment as they could potentially become the first father-son duo to actively play on the same NBA team. Bronny, who played college basketball at USC, was selected during the second round of the NBA Draft despite a challenging season that included a health scare with a cardiac arrest during a preseason workout.
LeBron James expressed his pride and excitement on social media, sharing photos of Bronny in a Lakers jersey and celebrating the possibility of playing alongside his son. The Lakers, known for their player development, are optimistic about Bronny’s potential, especially his defensive skills and basketball IQ.
The drafting strategy, influenced by LeBron’s agent Rich Paul, involved steering other teams away to ensure Bronny landed with the Lakers. This move aligns with LeBron’s long-stated desire to play with his son before retiring from the NBA (Entertainment Tonight) (Peoplemag).