With the 55th pick in the second round of the draft, the Los Angeles Lakers select Bronny James out of USC. This pick made history and Lebron and Bronny James have become the first father and son duo ever to play with each other in the NBA. No time in the history of the NBA has a father and son played in the league to together.
As history was made, the odds were on the Lakers side to draft James in the second round. According to Fanatics the odds of the Lakers drafting him were at -160. On Thursday the Lakers made it official.
Top 5 favorites to draft Bronny James tonight ⬇️????
Los Angeles Lakers (-160)
Phoenix Suns (+650)
Dallas Mavericks (+900)
Minnesota Timberwolves (+900)
Toronto Raptors (+900)Where do you have him going ???? pic.twitter.com/ubdlYarZ6c
— Fanatics Sportsbook (@FanaticsBook) June 26, 2024
“In the history of the NBA. There’s never been a father and a son that have shared an NBA basketball court and that feels like something that could be magical,” Lakers vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka said. “We know, and have to respect of course, that LeBron has a decision on his opt-out … but if it worked out that he was on our team next season. NBA history could be made. And NBA history should be made in a Lakers uniform.”
Bronny's reaction to getting drafted ❤️
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— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 27, 2024
Bronny, 19, averaged 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 19.4 minutes per game in his only season at USC. He joined the Trojans in game action midseason. Sidelining him for nearly five months while recovering from a cardiac arrest episode. Which required surgery to treat a congenital heart defect.
Anthony Davis likes the pick
“He’s very good defensively,” Davis said. “He can read the floor very well. I think he’s a really good playmaker. Saw him work out a couple times besides the Klutch Sports pro day and working with a big — his reads, reading the defense, making the right passes — that was really impressive to me. I think he’s going to be fine, man. Obviously it’s a lot of pressure on him with his dad being who he is.”
Fan reactions
Lebron James in the locker room after Bronny James has a bad game pic.twitter.com/iTjHPXtKuW
— vids that go hard (@vidsthatgohard) June 27, 2024
Bronny James To The @Lakers! CONGRATULATIONS! So Damn Cool! @KingJames And His Son Side By Side! LFG!! WOOOOO! Nothing Greater In Life Than Seeing Your Legacy Carried On Through Your Children! pic.twitter.com/bX2g4ICxhH
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) June 27, 2024
Thanasis when he saw the Lakers drafted Bronny James pic.twitter.com/olkvJgpInP
— Hater Report (@HaterReport_) June 27, 2024
Lakers fans it’s cool that Lebron James and Bronny James are making HISTORY as the first Father-Son duo to play in the NBA at the same time and on the same team. But DON’T LET THE HATERS TELL YOU BRONNY CAN’T BALL. Here is what he can do. pic.twitter.com/uhIbz2CRYi
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) June 27, 2024
“People talking about nepotism. The NBA is full of nepotism. The ownership level, front offices, coaching. I don't want to hear about it all of a sudden because Bronny James' father plays for the Lakers. It is rampant in this league” -Woj on ESPN pic.twitter.com/rjBP94PwkD
— Ahmed/The Ears/IG: BigBizTheGod ???????? (@big_business_) June 27, 2024
Javale Mcgee speaks on Lebron James playing with his son Bronny James. pic.twitter.com/6qT6A83j2v
— The Art Of Dialogue (@ArtOfDialogue_) June 28, 2024
Bronny James getting drafted to the Lakers should be celebrated… I don’t care what y’all say.
I love when black people win at NEPOTISM. ???? #NBADraft pic.twitter.com/s5SFjiyM1g
— raveen marie ???????? (@xoraveen) June 27, 2024
Bron waiting in the tunnel with the LeBelt after Bronny has a bad game #nbadraft #bronnyjames pic.twitter.com/329ZI3lFon
— ???? (@purplefranchise) June 27, 2024
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