The Los Angeles Lakers selected Bronny James with the No. 55 pick in the 2024 NBA draft on Thursday, potentially pairing James with his father, LeBron James, if the four-time NBA champion chooses to return to the Lakers for his 22nd NBA season.
Bronny suffered cardiac arrest during a workout in July 2023, limiting his availability at the beginning of his freshman season with the USC Trojans. However, he was able to make a successful return to the court and averaged 4.8 points and 2.8 rebounds in 25 games.
During the draft process, James worked out individually with only two teams -- the Lakers and the Phoenix Suns -- according to his and his father's agent, Rich Paul, CEO of Klutch Sports Group.
Here's how the sports world reacted to the Lakers selecting James at No. 55.
Congratulations to Bronny James on being drafted 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. Watching Bronny suit up for the @Lakers during Summer League in... pic.twitter.com/jGRbGiD0n6
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) June 27, 2024
The journey continues. Welcome to the big stage, Bronny. pic.twitter.com/XaueRuN78B
— Nike Basketball (@nikebasketball) June 27, 2024
BRON Getting To See His Son In The Same Jersey As Him Gotta Be The Biggest FLEX 💪🏽 Shoutout BRONNY!!!!!
— Dejounte Murray (@DejounteMurray) June 27, 2024
Imagine being able to play with your son! This is historic, having 2 boys my self I couldn't image how that would feel 🫡
— Zach LaVine (@ZachLaVine) June 27, 2024
Playing in the league with your son is OD! So elite
— Terance Mann (@terance_mann) June 27, 2024
Couldn't imagine teaming up with my son in the league. That's a beautiful moment.
— Justise Winslow (@IAmJustise) June 27, 2024
I don't care what anybody says that's cool af and it's never been done before!
— Nino (@qdiggs6) June 27, 2024
I'm curious to know how Bronny gone refer to his Dad in practice lol
— Montez Sweat (@_sweat9) June 27, 2024
Lego @BronnyJamesJr 🔥 https://t.co/oIruvc6Ske
— Chris Harris (@ChrisHarrisJr) June 27, 2024
Power https://t.co/K1YLY68UU3
— Michael Thomas (@Cantguardmike) June 27, 2024
That's tough https://t.co/bmfqs30Sb5
— Ogbo Okoronkwo | Obeezy (@OgboOkoronkwo) June 27, 2024
