LeBron Raymone "Bronny" James Jr. is an American backup point guard playing for the Los Angeles Lakers as of April 30, 2025. Bronny James is the son of American professional basketball player LeBron James. On October 22, 2024, Bronny and LeBron James played in the NBA together and made history by being the first ever father-son duo to ever play in an NBA game as teammates.
James was drafted as the 55th overall pick for the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2024 NBA draft. Before entering the draft, Bronny played for the USC Trojans in college (2023-24) and Sierra Canyon High School (2019 to 2023). For the Trojans in the 2023-24 one-and-done season, Bronny averaged 4.8 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game. In 2020, Bronny James joined forces with the prominent esports organization FaZe Clan, where he began streaming popular games like Fortnite and Call of Duty: Warzone under his gamer tag, "FaZe Bronny." As of October 2024, Bronny James is hoping to improve his gameplay and find a place in the Lakers rotation.
What is Bronny James's Jersey Number?
Bronny James's jersey numbers in college and the NBA are as follows:
Bronny James's Jersey Number in the NBA
In the NBA, Bronny James wears jersey number 9 for the Los Angeles Lakers as of April 2025. He selected the number nine jersey number as a tribute to his favorite hip-hop artist, Juice WRLD, whose debut EP was called 9 9 9. On December 8, 2019, Juice WRLD died, and Bronny decided to pay homage to his favorite artist by wearing the number 9 jersey in his first season with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Bronny James' Jersey Number in College
Bronny James played college basketball for the USC Trojans men's basketball team, representing the University of Southern California while wearing jersey number 6. As a point guard of the team, Bronny averaged 4.8 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game for the Trojans in the 2023/24 season.
Bronny James's Jersey Number in High School
Bronny James attended Sierra Canyon School (SCS) located in Los Angeles, California. He wore the jersey number for his high school team was 0. Bronny wore this number because his favorite basketball player of all time, Russell Westbrook wears the number 0 jersey.
FAQs on Bronny James
A. Bronny James is American.
A. Bronny played 25 games for USC and averaged 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 0.8 steals.
A. Bronny James's girlfriend is Peyton Gelfuso.
A. Bronny James wingspan is listed at 6 feet 7.25 inches wide, according to the measurements in the 2024 NBA draft combine.
A. Bronny James was born in Akron, Ohio, on October 6, 2004.
