The NBA draft of 2024 is fast approaching, and it was looking like a certain USC guard, Bronny James, would be joining his father, LeBron James, on the Los Angeles Lakers. That all changed on Thursday afternoon when the Lakers used their only pick of the second round, number 55, to select the young James. This historic moment will make LeBron and Bronny the first father-son duo to play in the NBA at the same time, and they will have the opportunity to do so on the same team.
While the James family was not present at ESPN studios in New York City for the second round of the draft, social media was flooded with reactions from fellow players, media members, and fans celebrating Bronny’s big day. Players like Dejounte Murray and Matt Leinart, as well as sports analysts like Skip Bayless, expressed their excitement and congratulations to Bronny and LeBron on this unique accomplishment.
The significance of LeBron and Bronny becoming the first father-son duo to play in the NBA at the same time has not been lost on fans and observers. The shared love for basketball between LeBron and Bronny is evident, and their ability to now play together on the same team is a dream come true for both father and son. It will be interesting to see how Bronny’s game complements LeBron’s on the court and how they navigate this new chapter in their basketball journey together.
Bronny will have an opportunity to showcase his talent in a Lakers uniform during the NBA Summer League in July. This new chapter in the James family’s basketball legacy is just beginning, and fans are eagerly awaiting to see how LeBron and Bronny’s partnership unfolds on
