LeBron, Bronny James Make History After NBA Draft

Bronny James is officially in the NBA.

The Los Angeles Lakers selected Bronny with the No. 55 pick in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft, pairing him with his father, LeBron James.

This selection by the Lakers officially made NBA history. Bronny and LeBron are not only the first father-son duo to be on the same team together but also the first father-son duo to be in the NBA simultaneously.

Throughout the NBA's history, several notable father-son duos have graced the basketball court at different times. One example is the Walton family, with Bill Walton and Luke Walton making their mark in the league. Bill had an impactful career from 1974 to 1988, while Luke played professionally from 2003 to 2013.

However, this is not the first instance a father-son duo has played together in a professional sports league. MLB stars Ken Griffey and Ken Griffey Jr. played together with the Seattle Mariners in 1990.

It is unclear how much playing time Bronny will receive in his rookie year, but one thing is certain: LeBron will ensure he gets to see action with his son multiple times throughout the season.

After bringing in JJ Redick as their new head coach, the Lakers want to make one last NBA Finals run before LeBron retires. It would be an incredible moment for him if he could do it with Bronny by his side.

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