Watch: Bronny James & mom Savannah James chokes up as Lakers draft him at #55 during 2nd round of NBA draft

Bronny James and his mom, Savannah, got emotional after his name was called in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft by the LA Lakers. It's a dream come true to be in the league after working hard. For the former USC guard, it's starting to pay off as the Lakers have taken a chance on him.

Bronny was selected 55th overall after his name wasn't called in the first round of the draft. The NBA community looked forward to the historic moment. Both Bronny and his father, LeBron, will be active in the league at the same time, which will be a first in the league.

But what makes it even special is that Bronny has made it to the league. After Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum called the name of LeBron's firstborn, he couldn't help but get emotional as he held his tears back. Savannah couldn't control her emotions as well as she handed the Lakers' hat to her son while fighting her tears,

Watch the videos posted on social media below.

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Bronny only played one season in college where he played for 25 games. He didn't get much time on the court but that was enough for the Lakers to take a chance on drafting him.

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Nike released a new ad following Bronny James' selection

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There was much fanfare leading up to the draft, especially focused on Bronny James and where he'd eventually land. As it turns out, he became a second-round pick as the Lakers selected him. Following the draft, Nike was quick to share an ad featuring the new member of the Purple & Gold.

The brand posted a photo that features Bronny as a young kid on one side and his present self on the other.

"Pressure was never a question..." the ad read. "When passion has always been the answer."

The draft is a touching moment for Bronny. There was a ton of pressure on him since he's the firstborn of LeBron. The older James was selected first overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2003 and has been at the top of his game until today. The four-time champion has accomplished a lot, which puts a significant amount of pressure on his children.

However, Bronny carved his path and is looking forward to establishing himself as a solid NBA player. He's out to prove and silence the doubters wrong now that he's made it to the league. The 19-year-old guard will start working on his development this offseason.

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