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- Bronny James drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers as the 55th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.
- LeBron and Bronny James become the first father-son duo on the same NBA team.
- Bronny’s selection captured in an emotional family moment shared by Bleacher Report.
- Agent Rich Paul influenced draft decisions with a strategic play involving Australia.
Bronny James Joins Lakers, Making NBA History with LeBron
The Los Angeles Lakers made a historic move in the 2024 NBA Draft by selecting Bronny James, son of NBA superstar LeBron James, with their 55th pick. This decision marks the first time a father and son will play together on an NBA team, setting the stage for an exciting 2024-25 season.
Bronny, a former USC guard, demonstrated his prowess with impressive athleticism and defensive skills during the NBA Combine scrimmages, which helped him climb the draft boards. Despite speculation that his selection was influenced by his father’s legacy, his performance in workouts and interviews proved his merit.
The emotional moment Bronny was drafted was shared by his brother Bryce and captured by Bleacher Report, showing a room full of friends and family erupting in cheers as Bronny donned a Lakers hat. The young star now faces the challenge of preparing for the California Classic and Las Vegas Summer League, where he will showcase his talents in the iconic purple and gold.
In a strategic move by his agent, Rich Paul, other interested teams like the Phoenix Suns were dissuaded from drafting Bronny by suggesting he would play in Australia instead. This maneuver ensured that Bronny would join the Lakers, fulfilling a long-anticipated outcome since his draft declaration.
Image Credits
- Bleacher Report: The moment Bronny got drafted to LA.
