Bronny James, born on October 6, 2004, in Akron, Ohio, is an American professional basketball player who plays as a guard for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. He is the eldest son of NBA superstar LeBron James.
Bronny began his basketball journey at Sierra Canyon High School, where he earned recognition as a four-star recruit and was named a McDonald’s All-American in 2023. He then played one season of college basketball for the USC Trojans during the 2023–2024 season, averaging 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game.
In the 2024 NBA Draft, Bronny was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers as the 55th overall pick. This selection allowed him to join the Lakers and play alongside his father, making them the first active father-son duo in NBA history.
During the 2024–2025 regular season, Bronny has faced challenges adjusting to the NBA, averaging 1.4 points, 0.4 rebounds, and 0.4 assists per game with a field goal percentage of 25.8%.
However, he has shown promise in the NBA G League with the South Bay Lakers, where he has averaged 17.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game, indicating his potential for growth and development.
Recently, Bronny gained attention for his performance against the Denver Nuggets, where he made an impressive three-pointer over Nikola Jokic, sparking reactions from fans and analysts alike.
Off the court, Bronny has a significant social media presence, with millions of followers on platforms like Instagram. He has also ventured into the esports arena by signing with FaZe Clan in 2020, where he streams games like Fortnite and Call of Duty: Warzone under the handle “FaZe Bronny.”
Despite facing scrutiny regarding allegations of nepotism due to his father’s prominence, Bronny continues to work towards establishing his own identity in professional basketball.