Lakers Draft LeBron James’ Son Bronny

Lakers star LeBron James has made NBA history yet again – only this time, he did it with help from his oldest son. LeBron and Bronny James have become the first father and son to play for an NBA team at the same time after the Lakers on Thursday drafted the younger James. Bronny was the team’s number 55 overall pick, deep in the second round with only three picks remaining in this year’s draft. “In the history of the NBA, there’s never been a father and a son that have shared an NBA basketball court — and that feels like something that could be magical,” says Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka.

However, exactly how long that magic will last is anybody’s guess. LeBron, who’s been with the Lakers since 2018, will be eligible for free agency next week – meaning he could chose to leave the team in search of a higher-paying gig. “We know, and have to respect of course, that LeBron has a decision on his opt-out,” Pelinka says. “But if it worked out that he was on our team next season, NBA history could be made. And NBA history should be made in a Lakers uniform.”

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