Lights, cameras, action – the NBA Draft night is always full of excitement, and this year was no exception. But what made it even more special was the reaction of Bronny James, son of LeBron James, when he found out he was drafted by his father’s team, the Los Angeles Lakers. The moment was captured at a watch party with friends and family, and the emotions were running high.
As the news broke that Bronny was selected by the Lakers, the room erupted in cheers and applause. Bronny’s face lit up with a mix of shock and delight as he appeared speechless. It was a dream come true for the young basketball prodigy, who has always looked up to his father and aspired to follow in his footsteps.
The USC product and son of NBA legend LeBron James appeared to be speechless while celebrating with his friends and family. His younger brother, Bryce, shared the moment the Lakers picked James on social media.
James still has a lot of work to do to become an NBA contributor, but he can celebrate the achievement with his loved ones for now.
The Lakers made history by selecting James, as they paired a father and son on an NBA roster for the first time ever. Not only is it the first father and son to play on the same team, it’s the first time a father and son have been in the NBA at the same time.
That feat speaks highly to LeBron’s impressive longevity. Drafted in 2003, he’s the only remaining member of his draft class and he’s somehow still playing at a high level. LeBron will be entering his 22nd NBA season in 2024 and is coming off a year where he averaged 25.7 points, 7.3 rebounds and 8.3 assists per game.
But the question hanging over the Lakers is whether or not LeBron will even be around next year. He has a player option that he can exercise to remain with Los Angeles, or he can opt out to become a free agent. He is reportedly expected to opt out, though it is believed he will re-sign with the Lakers in free agency.
After the Lakers drafted his son, all signs point to LeBron remaining in Los Angeles.
As for Bronny, he’ll look to carve his own NBA path alongside his father. He will likely have to spend some time in the G-League early on, but if can find success there he could make his way to the Lakers’ roster in his first season.
In the end, Bronny James’ reaction to getting drafted by his father’s team was not just a moment of triumph, but also a testament to the power of family, love, and dreams. And as they say, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree – and in this case, it’s safe to say that the James family tree is as strong and successful as ever.
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