The Lakers picked with the No. 55 overall selection Friday in New York. The elder James, currently a free agent, must opt in to the final year of his contract or sign an extension with the Lakers to officially join his son on the Lakers roster. James declined to commit to the Lakers after their playoff exit, but now his returned is almost certain. “Legacy,” James wrote Thursday on Instagram, while including a series of photos of himself alongside his son.
“Congratulations to Bronny James on being drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers,” Lakers legend Magic Johnson wrote on X. “This is a historic moment because LeBron and Bronny are the first father-son duo to play in the NBA at the same time and on the same team.” Many other sports fans expressed their happiness on social media about Bronny’s draft choice.
Watching Bronny suit up for the Lakers during Summer League in Vegas will be must-see TV!”
James’ other son, Bryce, 17, posted a video of his brother at a draft party. Bronny, 19, was visibly emotional while alongside his mother, family and friends.
