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Bronny James Drafted by Los Angeles Lakers, Makes History With Dad LeBron

LeBron James’ son Bronny James was chosen by the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of the NBA Draft, becoming the first father-son duo in NBA history

Bronny’s college basketball career at the University of Southern California was briefly put on hold when he collapsed and suffered cardiac arrest during a July 2023 practice session. The James family later shared in a statement that the cardiac arrest was caused by an “anatomically and functionally significant congenital heart defect,” which Bronny underwent surgery to correct. While Bronny was once considered a top prospect for the 2024 draft, his health issues and his freshman season stats led some forecasters to predict he would not be selected this year.

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