“Legacy” is undoubtedly at the top of the list of words most often used by NBA stars. We might as well tell you that this notion of “legacy” could not make more sense than in the last Instagram post published Thursday evening by LeBron James. Because at 39 years old, the best scorer in NBA history has seen his wildest dream come true: he will be able to play next season with his son Bronny (19 years old) in the Lakers jersey.
The day after the first round of a historic Draft for French basketball, with Zaccharie Risacher and Alexandre Sarr at the top, the legendary Californian franchise actually used its 55th choice (in the second round therefore) to select Bronny James. A decision that may seem surprising given LeBron’s son’s complex season. He was first away from the courts for five months following a cardiac arrest that occurred during training with the University of Southern California (USC).
“Bronny works incredibly hard”
Then the 1.87 m guard only averaged 4.8 points per game with a low shooting percentage (36.6% on average). University stats that are a priori very far from those of a rookie who is going to sign a professional contract in the NBA, especially in a franchise like the Los Angeles Lakers. This is obviously where American storytelling comes in, as LeBron James, who will be forty in six months, has not hidden, in recent years, his immense desire to become the first player in history to play with his son in the NBA.
“It seems like something that could be magical,” said Rob Pelinka, general manager of the Lakers. He insisted on Wednesday evening on the merit of Bronny James – “Bronny is above all someone with a fantastic personality, and a young man who works incredibly hard for everything he has achieved, including his selection in the Draft” – there is little doubt that this choice above all allows LA not to get angry with its superstar, and to keep him until the end of his NBA career.
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“Imagine being able to play with your son.”
In any case, many great players have been hailing this upcoming association on the court between the James father and son in recent hours. “It’s one of the best moments in our sport!” enthuses Dwyane Wade, NBA champion alongside “King James” in Miami in 2012 and 2013. “Imagine being able to play with your son, it’s historic,” also notes Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine.
“Seeing Bronny wear the Lakers jersey during the Summer League in Las Vegas is going to be unmissable!” Magic Johnson announced. A year after Victor Wembanyama’s highly publicized first steps on American soil, the NBA is indeed unrivaled in capitalizing on the entertainment potential of such a gift from heaven. Besides, when will there be a Netflix hit about it, randomly titled Long live the King?
2024-06-28 11:11:35
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