Bronny James and LeBron James became teammates: the history of the NBA
28 june 2024 в 19:37
Bronny James, born on October 6, 2004. Since then, he has seen his father win four NBA championships, be named league MVP four times, and be selected to 20 All-Star teams. After the 2024 NBA draft, they are now teammates.
Several hours after the selection was officially announced, LeBron James, 39, celebrated the news by posting several photos and videos with himself and Bronny with a one-word caption: «Legacy!»
…and legacy it is.
In the Reddit thread «r/AskLosAngeles», - a question was asked: «Why did the Lakers choose Bronny James? The Lakers selected a backup shooting guard from the University of Southern California in the second round of the draft. Why, why?»
Others joined the conversation, either defending the choice or simply saying «nepotism». Let’s be honest: your opinion of LeBron will influence your argument in light of this news.
Some see it as a sign of respect for a player many consider the «GOAT», - and that, as the 55th pick, it was relatively harmless and high reward, keeping a basketball superstar who was on the verge of free agency. Others mainly focus on the nepotism aspect.
But there are other father-son duos in the NBA. James, the oldest active player in the NBA, played against players like Jalen Branson of the New York Knicks, whose father is Rick Branson, as well as Gary Payton II and Jabari Smith Jr.
Given the context of the 55th pick, most will agree that the Lakers secured their desired player in the first round, and selecting Bronny ensures that LeBron will stay with the Lakers. However, others argue that notable players chosen after the 55th draft have gone on to achieve significant accomplishments, suggesting that each pick could have been given to someone without ties to star players. For example, Isaiah Thomas was selected in the second round of the 2011 NBA draft as the 60th and final pick by the Sacramento Kings.
In the end, LeBron is happy, the fans are satisfied, and it will be a story if Bronny steps onto the court at the same time as his father — the first active father and son duo in the NBA!
Several hours after the selection was officially announced, LeBron James, 39, celebrated the news by posting several photos and videos with himself and Bronny with a one-word caption: «Legacy!»
…and legacy it is.
In the Reddit thread «r/AskLosAngeles», - a question was asked: «Why did the Lakers choose Bronny James? The Lakers selected a backup shooting guard from the University of Southern California in the second round of the draft. Why, why?»
Others joined the conversation, either defending the choice or simply saying «nepotism». Let’s be honest: your opinion of LeBron will influence your argument in light of this news.
Some see it as a sign of respect for a player many consider the «GOAT», - and that, as the 55th pick, it was relatively harmless and high reward, keeping a basketball superstar who was on the verge of free agency. Others mainly focus on the nepotism aspect.
But there are other father-son duos in the NBA. James, the oldest active player in the NBA, played against players like Jalen Branson of the New York Knicks, whose father is Rick Branson, as well as Gary Payton II and Jabari Smith Jr.
Given the context of the 55th pick, most will agree that the Lakers secured their desired player in the first round, and selecting Bronny ensures that LeBron will stay with the Lakers. However, others argue that notable players chosen after the 55th draft have gone on to achieve significant accomplishments, suggesting that each pick could have been given to someone without ties to star players. For example, Isaiah Thomas was selected in the second round of the 2011 NBA draft as the 60th and final pick by the Sacramento Kings.
In the end, LeBron is happy, the fans are satisfied, and it will be a story if Bronny steps onto the court at the same time as his father — the first active father and son duo in the NBA!
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