Bronny James and his father LeBron James after the 2023 McDonald’s All-American Boys Game at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, on March 28, 2023. ALEX BIERENS DE HAAN / AFP
The Los Angeles Lakers selected LeBron James’ son Bronny James in the second round of the NBA Draft on Thursday, June 27. The development was expected after the 39-year-old league legend repeatedly said he wanted to play in the same jersey as his eldest son.
The 19-year-old, 6-foot-2 guard was selected 55th overall, nearly at the end of a draft that had only 58 picks.
Several observers question Bronny James’ ability to fit into the NBA, with the player lacking size and coming off a fairly anonymous season in college. With USC (University of Southern California), Bronny James only averaged 4.8 points, with mediocre skill (37%).
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A father and son on the same team, a first
“My last year, I will play with my son”LeBron James declared to the news site The Athletic, in 2022. “Wherever Bronny is, that’s where I’ll be.” “I’ll do whatever it takes to play with my son.”he had hammered home. “At this point, it’s no longer about money. »
The four-time NBA champion winger has nevertheless softened his position in recent months and, in the opinion of several specialists, no longer considered leaving the Lakers if his son had been selected by another franchise.
LeBron James’ current contract has a clause allowing him to end his commitment by Saturday and then be able to sign wherever he wants. If he does not play this clause, the last year of his contract with Los Angeles will be automatically activated.
Never have a father and son played at the same time in the NBA. At 39, LeBron James shows almost no signs of slowing down and last season put up statistics never seen before for a player his age. He was again elected to the All-NBA Third Team.
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2024-06-27 22:59:21
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