The Lakers drafted LeBron James’s son, Bronny, with the 55th pick in the 2024 NBA draft. The decision paved the way for LeBron to accomplish a stated career goal of his— to suit up alongside his son. He did so last year and became the first NBA player ever to share the court with his son. It was a very cool moment in the annals of basketball history, something most fans recognized despite the split opinions on whether Bronny had a future in the NBA.
The novelty and controversy of the selection has largely quieted since. The younger James is now working to carve out a spot in JJ Redick’s rotation for the Lakers. But a new report on Wednesday brought the decision to draft Bronny back into the spotlight.
