(New York) It was a dream that LeBron James first let float a few years ago, the idea of playing in the NBA alongside one of his sons. A further step has now been taken.
Bronny James, eldest son of the all-time leading scorer, was drafted Thursday by the Los Angeles Lakers, the club his father has played for since 2018.
Bronny James was taken 55th overall with just four picks remaining in the second round.
LeBron James could become a free agent next week.
A father-son duo on the court has never become a reality in the NBA, to this point.
Around a hundred athletes joined the circuit after their fathers played, always at least five years after the end of their father’s career.
Next season, LeBron James will tie Vince Carter for longest career in the NBA, with a 22nd campaign.
At 19, Bronny James was listed at 6’4″ in the NCAA, but was listed at 6’1 1/2 at the NBA combine heading into the draft.
He played one season with USC, averaging 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game in 25 games.
James missed the start of the season after surgery to correct a congenital heart defect.
This was discovered following a cardiac arrest suffered during training during the summer.
Last month, a panel of doctors cleared Bronny James to make himself eligible for the NBA draft.
