Bronny James, the son of NBA superstar LeBron James, did not get picked in the first round of the NBA Draft. Now, he is waiting to see if he will be selected in the second round when the draft continues on Thursday afternoon. The 55th overall pick, currently held by the Los Angeles Lakers, seems like a possible choice for Bronny, given his family connection to the team.
Bronny James spent one year playing college basketball at USC, where he averaged 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game. Despite facing some health challenges, including a congenital heart defect that required a procedure last year, he was cleared by doctors to play in the NBA.
At 6 feet, 1½ inches tall, Bronny James has sparked a lot of interest as a second-round prospect due to his famous last name. If he does make it to the NBA, he and his father LeBron James would make history as the first father-son duo to play in the league at the same time. While there have been instances of players following their fathers into the NBA, none have overlapped like this potential scenario.
The James family is in New York for the draft, but it remains uncertain if Bronny will be in attendance for the second round. With LeBron James expected to become a free agent soon, the possibility of Bronny joining him on the Lakers adds an intriguing twist to the story.
As the draft continues, all eyes will be on whether Bronny James will hear his name called in the second round. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.