LeBron “Bronny” James Jr. is joining his father on the Los Angeles Lakers team after the 2024 NBA draft.
Bronny was the 55th overall pick on Thursday after not being selected in the first round.
They become the league’s first active father-and-son duo.
“NBA history could be made next season, and should be made in a Lakers uniform,” Lakers General Manager Rob Pelinka is quoted saying by the NBA.
Bronny, 19, starred at Sierra Canyon in Los Angeles, then went to the University of Southern California for the 2023 season. Before he played a college game, he suffered cardiac arrest, resulting in several medical tests. All results were satisfactory and Bronny completed a full freshman year.
After showing promising results in the NBA Draft Combine with improved shooting, the NBA said Bronny played his way up the scouting reports, which until then projected him to be bypassed altogether in the draft.
Bronny could begin the season in the NBA G League, or spend time there during the NBA season, as is the case with most second-round picks.
“He is a person of high character and someone who works incredibly hard,” said Pelinka. “He has the quality we look for in drafting players and adding to our development (program).”
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The NBA’s website contributed to this report.
