Career Timeline of Bronny James: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Bronny James built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

LeBron "Bronny" James Jr. is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Los Angeles Lakers. A former four-star recruit and McDonald's All-American, he played college basketball for USC before being drafted by the Lakers in the second round of the 2024 NBA draft. Notably, he is the son of LeBron James Sr. and they are the first active father-son duo to play together in the NBA. His career has attracted attention and allegations of nepotism.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

December 3, 2018: First Game at Crossroads School

On December 3, 2018, Bronny James scored 27 points in his first game for Crossroads School.

April 2019: EYBL Debut

In April 2019, Bronny James made his Nike Elite Youth Basketball League (EYBL) debut with Strive for Greatness.

November 21, 2019: High School Debut

On November 21, 2019, Bronny James made his high school debut, scoring 10 points in a win over Montgomery High School.

January 15, 2020: Season-High Points

On January 15, 2020, Bronny James scored a season-high 17 points in a win over Viewpoint School.

November 12, 2020: Preseason Game

On November 12, 2020, Bronny James played his first preseason game for California Basketball Club (CBC), scoring nine points.

June 2021: Sports Illustrated Cover Appearance

In June 2021, Bronny James appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated with members of FaZe Clan, including NFL quarterback Kyler Murray.

December 4, 2021: Game-High Points

On December 4, 2021, Bronny James scored a game-high 19 points in a win over St. Vincent-St. Mary High School.

February 2022: Trademark Filings

In February 2022, Bronny James filed for trademarks on variations of his name: Bronny, BJ Jr., and Bronald.

August 2022: Exhibition Games in Europe

In August 2022, Bronny James played alongside his Sierra Canyon teammates for CBC in three exhibition games in Europe. In his second game, James led all scorers with 25 points in a loss to U18 French Select in Paris.

March 2023: Projected NBA Draft Pick

In March 2023, Bronny James was projected as a top-ten pick in the 2024 NBA draft.

January 17, 2024: Season-High Minutes

On January 17, 2024, Bronny James played a season-high 30 minutes and recorded 11 points, five rebounds and six assists in a loss to No. 12 Arizona.

April 5, 2024: NBA Draft Entry

On April 5, 2024, Bronny James announced he would enter the 2024 NBA draft while maintaining his college eligibility and also enter the transfer portal.

May 2024: Medical Clearance for NBA Draft

In early May 2024, Bronny James was medically cleared to be eligible for the NBA draft.

May 28, 2024: NBA Workout Invites

On May 28, 2024, it was reported that Bronny James had at least 10 workout invites from NBA teams but only visited the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns.

June 27, 2024: Drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers

On June 27, 2024, Bronny James was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers with the 55th overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft.

July 2024: Jersey Number Selection for NBA Debut

In July 2024, Bronny James chose the number 9 jersey for his NBA debut with the Los Angeles Lakers, honoring musician Juice Wrld.

October 22, 2024: NBA Debut with Father

On October 22, 2024, Bronny James and his father, LeBron James, became the first father-son duo to play together in the NBA.

December 12, 2024: Game-High Score in G League

On December 12, 2024, Bronny James scored a game-high 30 points for South Bay in a 106–100 loss to the Valley Suns.

2024: NBA Draft Selection and Nepotism Allegations

In 2024, Bronny James was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA draft, leading to allegations of nepotism and questions about his readiness for the league. ESPN analyst Bob Myers stated that James' agent discouraged other teams from drafting him.