Los Angeles Lakers select LeBron James' son, Bronny, in NBA Draft - pair become first father-son duo in the league at the same time
LeBron James' son Bronny has been selected by the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA draft following months of speculation about the possibility of the 19-year-old teaming up with his famous father.His Los Angeles Lakers took his son, Bronny, with the 55th pick in the NBA Draft.James once said his final year in the NBA would be with his son, so some have assumed in recent years that James would retire after playing with his son for one year.
It seemed peculiar, though, that Bronny had invites for workouts with at least 10 teams but only accepted two, from the Lakers and Phoenix Suns.Bronny James talks to Lebron James of the Los Angeles Lakers after the 2023 McDonald's High School Boys All-American Game at Toyota Center on March 28, 2023 in Houston, Texas. Picture: Alex Bierens de Haan/Getty ImagesScouts weren't too kind to Bronny, with one saying he was"not an NBA prospect.
Before his collegiate career began, Bronny went into cardiac arrest in July 2023 while working out at USC. It was later revealed he had a congenital heart defect. He was cleared to return, and The Associated Press recently reported he was medically cleared to play in the NBA.He was reportedly expected to opt out of his deal but remain with the team.Earlier this week, the Lakers introduced James' podcast partner, JJ Redick, as their head coach.
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