NBA reacts to Bronny James being drafted by Lakers
Bronny James (left) and LeBron James became the first active father-son duo.
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League history was made during the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft presented by State Farm.
Bronny James — the oldest son of the NBA’s all-time scoring leader and four-time champion, LeBron James — 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 as the duo becomes the first active father-and-son pairing.
Following the moment, NBA stars, legends and more took to social media to chime in on the landmark occasion for the James family.
The moment the Lakers selected Bronny James 55th overall! ✨
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— NBA (@NBA) June 28, 2024
The moment it happened.
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Welcome to the NBA, Bronny! https://t.co/28UhUMraDC pic.twitter.com/r9ctebleOG
— NBA (@NBA) June 27, 2024
Bronny's reaction to getting drafted ❤️
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— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 27, 2024
Congratulations to Bronny James on being drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers! This is a historic moment because LeBron and Bronny are the first father-son duo to play in the NBA at the same time and on the same team. Watching Bronny suit up for the @Lakers during Summer League in… pic.twitter.com/jGRbGiD0n6
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) June 27, 2024
Special!! Congrats, Bronny! https://t.co/C5dsQ2ZUZT
— Chris Paul (@CP3) June 27, 2024
Imagine being able to play with your son! This is historic, having 2 boys my self I couldn’t image how that would feel
— Zach LaVine (@ZachLaVine) June 27, 2024
BRON Getting To See His Son In The Same Jersey As Him Gotta Be The Biggest FLEX Shoutout BRONNY!!!!!
— Dejounte Murray (@DejounteMurray) June 27, 2024
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— Ja Morant (@JaMorant) June 27, 2024
I’m negl Bron & Bronny as teammates now is odee! Every Dad dreams of there son being in the league but to be on the same team, mannn they exceeded in life
— Bones Hyland (@BizzyBones11) June 28, 2024
Couldn’t imagine teaming up with my son in the league. That’s a beautiful moment.
— Justise Winslow (@IAmJustise) June 27, 2024