Bronny James Selected by Los Angeles Lakers in NBA Draft

Years of Speculation Come to an End

Son of Lakers Star LeBron James Joins Father's Team

Years of speculation have finally come to an end: Bronny James, the eldest son of Lakers star LeBron James, has a home in the NBA. The Los Angeles Lakers selected Bronny with the 55th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft on Thursday, June 27.

Many expected the Lakers to draft Bronny, especially in recent months. The 19-year-old shooting guard has shown promise in his college career at Duke, averaging 17.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game in his sophomore season. He also led the Blue Devils to the NCAA Final Four.

Bronny's selection by the Lakers is a significant moment for both the team and the NBA. It marks the first time that a father and son have played for the same NBA team since Dell and Stephon Curry. It also gives the Lakers a potential star in the making, as Bronny is widely considered one of the top young players in the league.

It remains to be seen how quickly Bronny will make an impact for the Lakers. He will have to compete for playing time with fellow guards Austin Reaves, Dennis Schroder, and Kendrick Nunn. However, with his talent and pedigree, there is little doubt that Bronny has the potential to be a major contributor for the Lakers in the years to come.