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History was made when the Los Angeles Lakers selected Bronny James in the second round of the NBA draft.
For the first time, a father-son duo will play together in the NBA.
The Lakers picked Bronny, LeBron James’ eldest son, with the 55th overall pick.
It’s a story straight out of a movie.
Bronny, a 19-year-old guard, has had a rollercoaster journey to this moment.
He averaged 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists in his lone season at USC.
What makes it more remarkable is his recovery from a cardiac arrest episode.
He returned to the court midseason, showing resilience and determination.
The James family celebrated the news in New York with an intimate dinner party.
LeBron was emotional, leading a champagne toast to mark the occasion.
The Lakers’ vice president, Rob Pelinka, highlighted the historic nature of this moment.
He expressed hope that both LeBron and Bronny could share the court next season.
Bronny’s selection was epic.
He’s proven himself a player of high character and strong work ethic.
Not the best scorer, not the game changer or a number 1 pick.
But his performance at the draft combine really boosted his stock.
He excelled in agility drills and three-point shooting, showcasing his potential.
Of course there are doubters.
Critics are saying his is too small, not an effective playmaker, can’t score at will and will have trouble with the bigger boys in the league.
People are saying Lebron used his influence to get Bronny into the league.
