WATCH: Viral video shows James family shedding emotional tears as Bronny James gets drafted to Los Angeles Lakers

Bronny's selection by the Lakers marks a new chapter in his basketball career, despite a disappointing single season at USC.

WATCH: Viral video shows James family shedding emotional tears as Bronny James gets drafted to Los Angeles Lakers

Bronny James appear emotional after being drafted by the LA Lakers

Bronny James, the son of LeBron James, was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers with the 55th pick in the NBA Draft. The moment was emotional for Bronny, who was seen crying and biting his lower lip as he accepted a Lakers hat. 

This historic moment could lead to LeBron James and Bronny James sharing the court together, a first in NBA history. Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka expressed excitement about the possibility of King James and Bronny playing together.

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The pick was met with speculation about nepotism in the NBA, with some arguing that Bronny’s limited experience and stats in college didn’t warrant a draft pick. However, Adrian Wojnarowski and Stephen A. Smith pointed out that nepotism is common in the NBA, with many examples of family connections influencing decisions in the league.

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Bronny’s selection by the Lakers marks a new chapter in his basketball career, despite a disappointing single season at USC. The 19-year-old’s potential and family legacy have generated significant attention, and his future with the Lakers will be closely watched.

LeBron James leads champagne toast as son Bronny gets drafted by Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was overcome with emotion as his son, Bronny, was drafted by the Lakers with the 55th overall pick in the NBA draft. The moment was celebrated with a champagne toast at a dinner party in New York, attended by family and close friends.

After the Lakers delivered their decision, LeBron led the group in a champagne toast to commemorate the occasion, a source told ESPN, and was 'very emotional' considering the weight of the moment.
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However, Bronny’s selection by the Lakers was a testament to his hard work and character, which impressed Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka. Furthermore, with no pressure to produce immediately, Bronny has the opportunity to develop his skills and reach his full potential with the Lakers.

The moment was a culmination of Bronny’s impressive performance at the NBA combine, where he scored a team-high 13 points in a winning effort. His profile rose significantly heading into the draft, and he ultimately landed with the Lakers. 

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