BRONNY James was thrilled after being selected by the Los Angeles Lakers on Day 2 of the 2024 NBA Draft.
The 19-year-old broke his silence after being called up and will team up with his father, LeBron James.
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Bronny’s younger brother Bryce posted a Instagram clip of the former USC star’s reaction to being chosen.
Tiago family held a draft party on Thursday as the room erupted in applause following his selection.
Bronny, who was wearing a brown suit, was seen teary-eyed as his mother, Savannah, gave him a Lakers cap to wear.
He put on his hat while his mother used a tissue to wipe the tears from her eyes.
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Bryce captioned the video: “You did it brother. I love you more than life,” while adding a heart emoji.
Bronny shared his reaction to being picked in the 2024 second round on Instagram as he wrote, “Beyond blessed.”
By selecting Bronny, the Lakers brought father and son together on the same team for the first time in the NBA history.
Bronny was a 5-star recruit when he committed to play for USC.
However, he suffered a cardiac arrest during a training session with the university team.
Bronny was later diagnosed with a congenital heart defect, which caused the medical emergency.
He rehabilitated himself and was back to court to the Trojans last December.
Bronny averaged 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 19.4 minutes per game.
Bronny only trained individually for the Phoenix Suns and his eventual team, the Lakers, before the draft.
He was scheduled to be chosen in the second round of the draft.
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Bronny and his legendary father decided not to travel to New York for the big NBA event and instead relaxed in Los Angeles for a barbecue with friends and family, all hoping for the eventual News.
The US Sun has learned that everything from the moment his name is called to his first days on his new team will be filmed by a crew of James and business partner Maverick Carter’s SpringHill media company.
The plan will be to launch a Bronny documentarywith LeBron set to play a starring role.
“Bronny was not invited to the Green Room, which would have given LeBron and company the ability to participate in the first round draft, so the family decided to have a party at home,” an NBA source told The US Sun.
“Bronny’s favorite food is barbecue and everyone will like it Cool drinks with some loved ones, family and friends from high school and USC.
“It should be a great night.”
The Lakers used their first-round pick on Tennessee product Dalton Knecht.
Both Bronny and Knecht will be coached by new head coach JJ Redick.
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