Bronny James picked by Lakers in draft

By Agence France-Presse

Jun 29, 2024 12:07 am

NEW YORK — Bronny James, the 19-year-old son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, was selected 55th overall by the Lakers in Thursday's (Friday in Manila) second round of the NBA Draft, setting up the first father-son combination in NBA history.

It's a dream come true for four-time NBA Most Valuable Player LeBron, who said for years he dreamed of playing alongside his son.

TEAMMATES Bronny James (left) of the West team talks to Lebron James of the Los Angeles Lakers after the 2023 McDonald’s High School Boys All-American Game at Toyota Center on March 28, 2023, in Houston, Texas. Bronny, the 19-year-old son of LeBron, was selected 55th overall by the Los Angeles Lakers on June 27, 2024, during the second round of the NBA Draft. AFP PHOTO

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