LeBron James and Son Bronny Will Play on Lakers Together After Draft: ‘Must-See TV,’ Says Magic Johnson
Bronny, the oldest of LeBron James’ three children, is now set to make his NBA debut in the fall
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Hold onto your seats, basketball fans, because this is one for the history books! The incredible LeBron James is set to play alongside his son Bronny on the Los Angeles Lakers. Yes, that’s right—the James dynasty is officially taking over the NBA!
On a sunny afternoon in late June, Bronny James was selected by the Lakers with the 55th overall pick in the draft. He’s only 19, but the buzz has been electric ever since the announcement. Magic Johnson couldn’t contain his excitement and took to social media to share, “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. Tune in for some must-see TV!”
Bronny is the eldest of LeBron’s three kids and has shown immense promise, even though his journey to the NBA hasn’t been a straight shot. He had a bumpy freshman year at the University of Southern California. ESPN once had him pegged as a top-10 draft pick, but health issues threw a wrench in those plans, pushing him down in the ranks.
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Let’s toss in a little drama for good measure. Bronny missed out on the first eight games of the college season due to a heart condition that was discovered after he suffered cardiac arrest during a practice session. Thankfully, he made a strong comeback and debuted in December under the watchful and undoubtedly proud eyes of his dad.
Though his return was an emotional day for the James family, Bronny’s performance remained lukewarm. He started six out of the final 25 games of the season and had average stats to show for it. Yet, in true LeBron fashion, the elder James kept beating the drum for his son’s potential and draft prospects.
LeBron’s boundless faith in his son was apparent even during the Lakers’ rough patches. Amidst a dismal stretch where the Lakers dropped eight out of ten games, LeBron was overheard in the locker room saying Bronny “could play for us right now, easy.” Oh, the confidence!
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Joining forces with his son has been one of LeBron’s ultimate career goals. “I need to be on the floor with my boy,” he’s said on multiple occasions. And Bronny? He’s equally determined to carve out his own path in the big league. “My dream has always just been to put my name out, make a name for myself, and of course, get to the NBA,” Bronny stated. Playing with his dad wasn’t part of the original fantasy, but hey, it’s a bonus!
Basketball aficionados will be on the edge of their seats come the new season, eagerly watching how this historic father-son duo fares on the court. With LeBron needing to opt into his final year with the Lakers, worth a whopping $51.4 million, by the end of June, the stakes are even higher.
So, there you have it. The James family is poised to dominate not just the headlines but also the highlight reels. Bronny’s journey from a college freshman to sharing an NBA court with his legendary father is a testament to resilience, talent, and a touch of destiny. Here’s to what could be one of the most memorable seasons in NBA history. Buckle up, folks—it’s going to be one heck of a ride!
