Following a French one-two in the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft, Bronny James’ selection by the Los Angeles Lakers—the team that his four-time NBA champion father, LeBron, plays for—created even another major story in the second round. The 19-year-old guard will make his big debut after just one year of collegiate basketball. He has been well-known in the industry for some time.
After the 19-year-old was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2024 Draft, Bronny James and his father LeBron may be about to create the first father-son duo in NBA history.
In the yearly selection procedure, which took place in New York on Thursday, Bronny was selected 55th overall.
After finishing his first year of collegiate basketball with the Trojans of the University of Southern California, Bronny will now put on the renowned yellow jersey in anticipation of playing alongside his father, one of the game’s greatest players.
LeBron shared a series of pictures on his Instagram account with the message “LEGACY!!!!!!” while Bronny wrote “Beyond Blessed” on social media.
Four-time NBA MVP LeBron James, who has been with the Lakers since 2018, must decide what to do with his own future. He might become a free agent as early as next week. In the past, he has not committed to retirement; on May 1, he posted on X:
“A lot of reports about my future have been seen and heard. I’ll say it once more as I did last night. I’m just thinking about hanging out with my family and friends, so I don’t know yet!”You folks will find out when I find out after discussing it with my counsel and representation as well as the family.”
Rob Pelinka, general manager of the Lakers, appeared to imply that LeBron staying at the Crypto.com Arena is the most likely scenario.
“We know, and have to respect, of course, that LeBron has a decision on his opt-out… but if it worked out that he was on our team next season, NBA history could be made.”Additionally, a Lakers uniform ought to make NBA history.”
LeBron’s Lakers teammate Anthony Davis stated of Bronny’s playing qualities before to the second round of the draft: “He’s very good defensively.” He has excellent floor reading skills. He’s a tremendously good playmaker, in my opinion.
“Man, I think he’s going to be alright. Given his father’s personality, it is obvious that he is under a lot of strain.”
It was a night to remember for French basketball fans when Zaccharie Risacher and Alex Sarr were selected first in the first round of the 2024 Draft, with Tidjane Salaun selected sixth. That came after Victor Wembanyama was selected first overall in 2023.