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Lakers draft Bronny James, setting up potential father-son duo
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LeBron James has said that his final year in NBA will be alongside his son

Bronny James, the 19-year-old son of NBA legend LeBron James, was selected in the second round of the NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Lakers with the 55th overall pick. This selection sets the stage for a potential historic moment, as Bronny could play alongside his father, LeBron, marking the first father-son duo to compete on the same NBA team.

Bronny’s draft to the Lakers culminates weeks of speculation regarding his NBA destination. His father, LeBron, a four-time NBA champion and likely in the final year of his career, has expressed a strong desire to play alongside his son before retiring. LeBron mentioned after the 2022 All-Star game that his “last year will be played with my son,” suggesting he might stay with the Lakers for this unique opportunity.

Bronny has just completed his first year of college basketball with the University of Southern California (USC) Trojans, where he averaged 4.8 points and 2.1 assists per game. Standing at 6ft 1in, Bronny’s playing style contrasts with his 6ft 9in father, as he is known more for his defensive capabilities than scoring prowess.

Despite facing immense scrutiny and expectations due to his father’s legacy, Bronny has garnered significant attention, amassing 7.7 million Instagram followers and becoming a highly-followed prospect. His journey has not been without challenges, notably suffering a cardiac arrest during training last July. He was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect and was only cleared to return to basketball in November.