Bronny and LeBron James script history, becomes first father

In a thrilling move, the Los Angeles Lakers selected Bronny James, the teenage son of NBA icon LeBron James, during the second round of the NBA Draft on Thursday.

With the 55th pick, they chose the University of Southern California (USC) guard.

Back in April, Bronny had announced his intent to enter the 2024 draft while preserving his college eligibility, less than a year after a cardiac arrest during a summer workout at USC.

LeBron James, now in the twilight of his illustrious NBA career, could become a free agent this summer.

By declining his $51.4 million (£40.6 million) player option, he might part ways with the Lakers when the window opens at the end of the month.

Despite this, LeBron has expressed a desire for his final NBA season to feature a unique father-son duo alongside Bronny.

It has been a long-time dream for the four-time NBA champion to share the court with his son.

Here are some key points about this landmark moment:

Bronny James was undrafted in the first round but was picked 55th overall by the Lakers in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft.
This remarkable selection has created the first father-son duo in NBA history.
Bronny suffered a cardiac arrest during a summer workout last July.
LeBron's eldest son played 25 college basketball games at USC.
Prior to the draft, Bronny had private workouts with both the Lakers and the Phoenix Suns.
At the draft, Bronny, measured at just under 6-foot-2, averaged 4.8 points per game in the 2023-24 season.
The NBA Draft's first round, consisting of 30 total picks, was watched by LeBron alongside Bronny.
LeBron has until Saturday to decide whether to exercise his player option with the LA Lakers.