Bronny James expressed his feelings through a social media post that said, ‘Beyond blessed”. During his single season at the University of Southern California, he appeared in 25 games, with averages of 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game.
The Los Angeles Lakers have selected Bronny James, the superstar LeBron James’ older son, with the 55th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft on Thursday. It will be a delight for Bronny to play beside his father, the all-time top scorer in the NBA.This father-son team may be the first to compete in the league and play together on the court.
Bronny James shared his emotions on social media with the caption, “Beyond blessed.” He played in 25 games during his one season at the University of Southern California, averaging 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per contest.
In July 2023, the 19-year-old experienced a cardiac arrest during a basketball practice at USC, leading to hospitalization. Consequently, the freshman guard sat out the first eight games of the season to recuperate from a medical procedure addressing a congenital heart condition.
James earned recognition as a 2022-2023 McDonald’s High School All-American during his high school career and was ranked as the No. 20 prospect in the class of 2023 by ESPN. LeBron James has openly expressed his strong desire to fulfill a dream of playing alongside his son in the NBA.
“My last year will be played with my son,” James told the Athletic in 2022. “Wherever Bronny is at, that’s where I’ll be. I would do whatever it takes to play with my son for one year. It’s not about the money at that point.”
All eyes are on James as the NBA offseason heated up and he gets closer to a major turning point in his career.He has until this Saturday to decide whether to commit to the Lakers or consider his free agency options, since he has a player option valued over $51 million.
As all is going on, Bronny James’s anticipation for making his Lakers debut in the forthcoming 2024 NBA Summer League is growing. Fans are excited for him to play in his first game wearing the recognizable purple and gold outfit, which is scheduled for July 12–22.
