July 1st 2024.
It came as no surprise to the world of sports when the Los Angeles Lakers chose to draft Bronny James, the son of their star player, to fulfill LeBron's long-standing wish of playing alongside his eldest child. The news was met with many congratulations, with many highlighting the historic significance of having a father-son duo on the court at the same time in the NBA. Even Dwyane Wade, a former NBA player and Miami Heat legend, took to social media to express his excitement, simply writing "Legacy" in response to the news.
LeBron also shared a photo of his son on his Instagram account, accompanied by the words "NO WORDS!!" It's no secret that Wade and James share a close friendship that goes back many years, often being referred to as the "Banana Boat Crew" alongside fellow NBA greats Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul. Wade also took to social media to congratulate his friend and acknowledge the significance of this moment, responding to a post that announced Bronny and LeBron as teammates with the words "One of the dopest moments in our sport! Congrats, Bronny!"
Although Bronny's performance in his freshman year at the University of Southern California was not particularly impressive, with only an average of 4.8 points and 2.8 rebounds per game, many still predicted that he would go undrafted. However, the Lakers saw potential in him and used their 55th pick in the draft to secure him, paving the way for the first father-son duo to play together in NBA history. This move also sets the stage for LeBron to potentially sign an extension with the team, as he was previously expected to opt out of his contract and leave in free agency.
With LeBron's long-held dream now a reality, all eyes will be on the Lakers when the season begins. If LeBron remains with the team, another milestone could be reached as father and son take to the court together, becoming the first duo in NBA history to play in the same game. This news has been met with much excitement and anticipation, with many already looking forward to witnessing this historic moment.
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