Expected for weeks, the Draft of Bronny James, eldest son of LeBron James, by the Lakers with the 55th choice did not fail to make the NBA planet react. This father – son reunion is not only making people happy on social networks, while the real level of the former USC fullback raises questions. Within the league, congratulations were more appropriate.
For Dwyane Wade, this selection and the perspective To see James father and son playing together is one of the ” greatest moments of our sport!“. Never have two generations evolved at the same time in the history of the league. “ Congratulations to Bronny James on his Draft with the Los Angeles Lakers” salutes Magic Johnson on X. ” Seeing Bronny wearing the Lakers jersey during the Summer League in Las Vegas will be unmissable!“.
The moment it happened.
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Welcome to the NBA, Bronny! https://t.co/28UhUMraDC pic.twitter.com/r9ctebleOG
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“Absolute class! »
Future opponents of the James connection also paid tribute to the news. LeBron is going to see his son in the same jersey as him, it's absolute class » Dejounte Murray reactedwho is sometimes rumored to join this duo in Los Angeles this summer. “Imagine being able to play with your son! It’s historic, I have two sons myself, I can’t imagine what that would feel like » envisages Zach LaVine.
LeBron James himself took to Instagram overnight to congratulate himself on a photo of himself and Bronny many years ago when “the King” wore the Cavs colors and LeBron Jr. was still a kid. LEGACY!!!!!! » captioned the best scorer in NBA history. “ This must be the best of times » replied Trae Young.
” Bronny is above all someone with a fantastic personality. » explained Lakers GM Rob Pelinka after this choice, certainly the 55th most scrutinized choice in the history of the league. “ Secondly, he is a young man who works incredibly hard. These are the qualities we look at when we select players and add them to our development. He did a great workout with us, where he was able to show me his qualities. He's not someone who takes shortcuts or expects opportunities to fall from the sky in basketball.. »
Lakers' war room after picking Bronny James pic.twitter.com/jpgj6284RC
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Victim of a cardiac arrest before the last NCAA season, Bronny James struggled with USC in a very limited role. It is now up to him to find his sporting place in the Lakers project, beyond curiosity, is already one of the main ones of the next season.
