Bronny James Drafted by Los Angeles Lakers: Historic Moment in NBA

Key Takeaways

• The Los Angeles Lakers are making NBA history by drafting Bronny James, creating a unique father-son duo with Lebron James on the court.
• LeBron and Bronny James set to rewrite NBA family history, sparking debates on nepotism in sports.

The Los Angeles Lakers selected Bronny James with the No. 55 pick in the 2024 NBA draft. LeBron and Bronny James to become the first ever father-son duo to be in the NBA at the same time.

Bronny James averaged 4.8 points in 19.3 minutes per game in his lone season at USC.

A "very emotional" LeBron James led family and friends in a champagne toast, a source told ESPN, after son Bronny James was picked by the Lakers in the NBA draft.

LeBron, 39, will be entering his 22nd season and has up until June 29 to opt into his contract (worth $51.4m USD next year) or become an unrestricted free agent. Without jumping the gun, it's safe to say assume where he will be suited up come October.

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