Bronny James’ well-known father attended the NBA draft combine on Wednesday to watch his son play.
LeBron James arrived in a black hoodie and sat in the second row for Bronny’s second and last scrimmage of the combine.
Last season, the NBA’s career scoring leader, his wife, and daughter attended many of Bronny’s games in Southern California. LeBron James has stated frequently that he would like to collaborate with his son. The four-time MVP and four-time NBA champion recently finished his 21st season and may become a free agent if he opts out of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. However, after a season-ending loss to Denver, he stated that he hasn’t considered playing with his son.
Bronny James is considering turning pro after one college season. On April 5, he declared for the draft and logged into the transfer portal.
Bronny James was one of the nation’s best prospects when he chose to stay close to home and commit to USC last May after graduating from Sierra Canyon School in nearby Chatsworth. However, things took an unexpected turn last summer.
In late July, James experienced cardiac arrest during a basketball workout at USC due to a congenital heart abnormality, requiring surgery. He missed the opening month of the season. He averaged 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists across 25 games for the Trojans.
Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James watches his son Bronny James during the 2024 NBA Draft Combine 5-on-5 basketball game between TeamSt. Andrews and Team Love in Chicago, Wednesday, May 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
FILE – Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, left, poses with his son Bronny after Sierra Canyon defeated Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary in a high school basketball game Dec. 14, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. NBA teams were told Monday, May 13, 2024, that Bronny James, the son of the Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James, has been medically cleared to play in the league and is expected to participate in the draft combine this week, a person with knowledge of the matter told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
FILE – Southern California’s Bronny James (6) drives up the court against Washington during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Pac-12 tournament Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in Las Vegas. NBA teams were told Monday, May 13, 2024, that Bronny James, the son of the Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James, has been medically cleared to play in the league and is expected to participate in the draft combine this week, a person with knowledge of the matter told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
Bronny James listens to reporters during the 2024 NBA basketball Draft Combine in Chicago, Tuesday, May 14, 2024.