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The selection of Bronny James becomes an historic one for the Los Angeles Lakers. He comes to the NBA as a renowned prospect due to the last name he bears and he can now play with his dad, LeBron James if the NBA star decides to stay with the team.
Several players highlight the event, including NBA legend Earvin 'Magic' Johnson, "Congratulations to Bronny James for being selected by the Los Angeles Lakers! This is a historic moment because LeBron and Bronny are the first father-son duo to play in the NBA at the same time and on the same team. Seeing Bronny wear the Lakers jersey during the Summer League in Las Vegas will be something you can't miss on television!", the former champion with the Lakers shared on social media.
However, at his young age, Bronny's career within the NCAA has not been the most outstanding. He has faced various criticisms simply for being the son of LeBron, who reached the professional level without going through college basketball.
The health of Bronny James is a topic of conversation
Another complicated factor for the young basketball player was a public diagnosis in August 2023, revealing a congenital heart defect after a cardiac arrest suffered in July of the same year. This has raised questions about his ability to reach his full potential.
Despite this, he can make history by playing with his father, as LeBron himself will have an interesting season. He will set a new record in the 2024-25 season, probably unbeatable. The Los Angeles Lakers selected Bronny James during the 2024 NBA Draft, making them the first double father and son to play together in the American basketball league.
The son of LeBron James, considered one of the best players in history, the young prospect from the University of Southern California (USC) excels as a point guard. With 19 years and 187 centimeters of height, he averaged 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists, with a field goal success percentage of 36.6% (26.7% in triples).