Bronny’s brother, Bryce, shared a heart-warming video on Instagram from the moment Bronny, who did not attend the draft, heard his name called on television.
Bronny fought back tears as the pick was made.
He was surrounded by family and friends as he watched on television.
Bronny James was emotional when watching his name get called during the 2024 NBA Draft. Screengrab
“I just want to … have people know my name is Bronny James and not be identified as just LeBron James’ son,” Bronny James said last month at the league’s scouting combine. “I would be happy about getting to the league instead of me thinking about playing with my dad. But that’s not my mindset at all. I’m just trying to put in the work and see where it takes me.
“My dream has always just been to put my name out, make a name for myself.”
The Lakers drafted Bronny James with the No. 55 pick on Thursday. AP
“Rich Paul’s calling teams and saying, ‘Don’t take Bronny James.’” Myers said Thursday afternoon on ESPN. “He’s telling them, ‘Do not take them.’ OK? He’s saying, ‘Don’t take him. If you take him he’s going to Australia. So he has a plan and he has a place.”
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