Lakers News: The Moment Anthony Davis Facetimed Bronny James

The Los Angeles Lakers are making headlines as they prepare for a historic season. For the first time in NBA history, LeBron James will play alongside his son, Bronny James, after the Lakers selected him with the 55th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.

This father-son duo is set to take the court together, marking a significant milestone in the league.

Recently, during a live episode of his show "The Shop," filmed in Paris, LeBron shared that he isn't the only one excited about Bronny joining the team.

Anthony Davis, a key player for the Lakers, reached out to LeBron right after the draft, eager to connect with the newest member of the squad.

The Shop host Paul Rivera asked , “There was a cool moment that night where, after Bronny got drafted, AD [nine-time Lakers All-Star center/power forward Anthony Davis] FaceTimes Bron and Bron’s like what’s up AD and he’s like, 'I called to talk to you...'”

“AD [FaceTimes me] like, 'I don’t want to talk to you, I want to talk to my new teammate. Put him on the phone!'” James joked .

Bronny James is unlikely to be the caliber of player to qualify for the 12-man Olympic roster anytime soon.

During his one-and-done season with the Trojans, the 6-foot-2 Sierra Canyon School product averaged 4.8 points on a .366/.267/.676 slash line, 2.8 rebounds, 2.1 dimes and 0.8 swipes a night.

Across his six games in July's Summer League, playing alongside No. 17 draft pick Dalton Knecht, Bronny James notched middling overall averages of 7.0 points on .327/.130/.625 shooting splits, 3.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.8 blocks per bout.

The former Cardinal and Gold reserve seems more likely to suit up for the Lakers' NBAGL affiliate in El Segundo, the South Bay Lakers, than to earn a bona fide rotation spot on a Los Angeles roster angling to contend.

As the Lakers gear up for the upcoming season, all eyes will be on this unique pairing and how they will impact the team's performance. The anticipation is building, and fans are eager to see what this historic moment will bring to the court.