Lakers select LeBron James’ son, Bronny, in NBA Draft

LeBron James‘ dream has come true.

His Los Angeles Lakers took his son, Bronny, with the 55th pick in the NBA Draft.

The Jameses become the first father-son duo to play in the NBA at the same time, let alone be teammates.

USC Trojans guard Bronny James (6) warms up as his parents Lebron James and Savannah James look on before the college basketball game between the Washington State Cougars and the USC Trojans on January 10, 2024 at Galen Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Before his collegiate career began, James went into cardiac arrest in July 2023 while working out at USC, and it was later revealed that he had a congenital heart defect. He was cleared to return, and just last month, The Associated Press reported, citing sources, that he was medically cleared to play in the NBA. 

James’ lone season with the Trojans was rather subpar, as he averaged less than five points per game.

McDonalds High School All American Bronny James (6) talks with his father LeBron James after the 2023 McDonalds High School All American Boys Game at Toyota Center.  (Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

The Lakers selected Tennessee scorer Dalton Knecht with the No. 17 pick on Wednesday night.

This is a developing story. Please check for more updates.

Fox News’ Scott Thompson contributed to this report.