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, appeared to be speechless on Thursday the moment he learned he’d been drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers — the same team his father plays for.fighting back tears as he watched the announcement during the broadcast for the 2024 NBA Draft with family and friends.The Lakers selected Bronny James with the 55th pick in the second round of the draft. The younger James celebrated the news in a post on his Instagram Story on Thursday, writing: “Beyond Blessed.
LeBron James also celebrated his son’s accomplishment by sharing a slideshow of photos on Instagram, including a picture of him seated courtside next to his son at a basketball game when Bronny was a young child.Bronny James completed his freshman season for the University of Southern California men’s basketball team in the spring. He missed the start of the season due to a health scare, when he experiencedduring a workout with the USC Trojans last July.
Nonetheless, LeBron and Bronny James could become the first father-son duo to play in the NBA at the same time.By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. You are also agreeing to our
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