Los Angeles Lakers head coach J.J. Redick and general manager Rob Pelinka aren't the only ones celebrating their decision to draft Bronny James with the No.
55 pick of the 2024 NBA draft. NBA players joined in on congratulating LeBron and Bronny for getting the chance to become the first father-son duo in league history to play. Congratulations to Bronny James on being drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers! 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.
Watching Bronny suit up for the @Lakers during Summer League in...
pic.twitter.com/jGRbGiD0n6 Imagine being able to play with your son! This is historic, having 2 boys my self I couldn't image how that would feel 🫡 BRON Getting To See His Son In The Same Jersey As Him Gotta Be The Biggest FLEX 💪🏽 Shoutout BRONNY!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥 https://t.
co/27nhvwCEry The Lakers drafted James following his freshman season at USC, during which he recovered from offseason heart surgery to average 4.8 points through 25 games. Professional athletes from the NBA and NFL chimed in to express support of the Lakers' draft decision: Couldn't imagine teaming up with my son in the league.
That's a beautiful moment. BRONNY LETS GO 💜💛 Imagine being able to play with your pops!! Dope as fuck! https://t.co/XlmsJohKeJ A monumental moment in sports history! So dope! https://t.
co/EhqtsEVAul This dope 🔥🔥🔥 https://t.co/69SfurRkFt This is so dope.! htt.
