Latest News About When Was Bronny James Drafted

Updated 2026-04-26 19:01

Bronny James was drafted in the 2024 NBA Draft. He was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers with the 55th pick in the second round. This made history as a father-son moment with LeBron James in the Lakers organization.[4][5][6]

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Bronny James to decide on 2024 draft based on team interest

Before the serious heart episode and the long layoff, James had been expected to be a major contributor to the Trojans this season. Out of Sierra Canyon High School, ESPN draft analyst Jonathan Givony had James ranked in the top 15 of the 2024 NBA draft class. Because of his heart condition, James will also have to be evaluated and approved by the NBA Fitness to Play Panel. The 2025 NBA draft class is considered much stronger than the 2024, which could also be part of the James' calculus on...

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2024 NBA Draft: Lakers select Bronny James, son of LeBron James, in second round

Bronny James — the oldest son of the NBA's all-time scoring leader and four-time champion — was drafted Thursday by the Los Angeles Lakers, the team that his father has played for since 2018. Bronny James was taken with the No. 55 overall pick, deep in the second round and with only three picks remaining in this year's draft.

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