LeBron "Bronny" Raymone James Jr. is an American basketball player who plays for the Los Angeles Lakers, as of January 2025. He is the eldest son of Los Angeles Lakers Superstar, LeBron James, widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. Bronny was born on October 6, 2004, in Cleveland Ohio. James attended Sierra Canyon High School in Chatsworth, California. According to his college profile, he averaged 13.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game in his senior year. He was selected to play for the McDonald's All-American game and Nike Hoops Summit in 2023. Coming out of high school, Bronny James was a 4-star rated recruit by 247Sports, Rivals, and ESPN. Despite getting offers from Ohio State University and the University of Oregon, he committed to playing college basketball at the University of Southern California (USC).
In his lone year with the USC Trojans, Bronny James averaged 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game, as per his college profile. On April 5, 2024, Bronny declared for the 2024 NBA draft via an Instagram post. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers as the 55th overall pick. On October 22, 2024, Bronny and LeBron became the first father-son duo to play in the NBA for the same team. As of January 10, 2025, Bronny James plays for the Los Angeles Lakers and their G League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers. According to the G League's official website, he has appeared in 7 games while averaging 13.4 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game.
Who is Bronny James?
LeBron Bronny James Jr is the eldest son of NBA superstar LeBron James and his wife Savannah Brinson. As a young boy, he was naturally very athletic and played several sports. However, his father, LeBron James, did not allow him to play football due to safety concerns.
In an interview with ESPN, James said,
"It's a safety thing. As a parent you protect your kids as much as possible. I don't think I'm the only one that's not allowing his kids to play football, it's just that I'm LeBron James and it gets put in the headlines for no reason."
What is Bronny James' age and height?
As of January 2025, Bronny James is 20 years old. He was born on October 6, 2004, in Akron, Ohio.
According to the G League's official website, Bronny James's listed height is 6 feet 3 inches.
Was Bronny James a 5-star recruit?
Bronny James was a four-star recruit. He was ranked in the top 30 back in May 2022, as per Rivals, 247Sports and ESPN.
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FAQs on LeBron James' son
A. LeBron James' eldest son is named LeBron James Jr. but is commonly known as Bronny James.
A. Bronny James made his debut in the NBA for the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2024-25 season.
A. Bronny James is 20 years old as of January 2025. He was born on October 6, 2004.
A. Bronny James played for a private school known as Sierra Canyon School in Los Angeles, California.
A. Bronny James played for USC Trojans in 2023-24 season.
