Early Life and Education of Bronny James: A Complete Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 14, 2026

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Bronny James. A timeline of key moments.

Bronny James Jr. is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. A four-star recruit, he was a McDonald's All-American in high school and played one season for the USC Trojans. He was 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.

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October 6, 2004: Bronny James' Birth

On October 6, 2004, LeBron Raymone "Bronny" James Jr. was born. His father is professional basketball player LeBron James Sr.

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2013: Parents' Marriage

In 2013, Bronny James's parents, LeBron James and Savannah Brinson, got married.

2015: College Scholarship Offers

By 2015, James was receiving scholarship offers from college basketball programs, leading his father to comment on the inappropriateness of recruiting 10-year-old kids.

2016: Offers from Duke and Kentucky

In 2016, ESPN reported that James held scholarship offers from Duke and Kentucky, showcasing his early potential as a basketball prospect.

July 2018: Youth Game Cancellation

In July 2018, a youth game featuring James was canceled after a fan wearing a Michael Jordan jersey heckled his father and was denied entrance.

August 6, 2018: Enrollment at Crossroads School

On August 6, 2018, Bronny James enrolled at Crossroads School in Santa Monica, California.

May 2019: Instagram Account Launch

In May 2019, James created an Instagram account and quickly gained one million followers on his first day.

May 29, 2019: Transfer to Sierra Canyon School

On May 29, 2019, James transferred to Sierra Canyon School in Chatsworth, Los Angeles, for his freshman year of high school.

January 17, 2023: College Decision Options

On January 17, 2023, the Los Angeles Times reported that James would decide between attending college at Ohio State, Oregon, or USC.

July 24, 2023: Cardiac Arrest During Practice

On July 24, 2023, James suffered cardiac arrest during a USC practice session, later revealed to be caused by a congenital heart defect.

2023: Development as a Top Perimeter Defender

In 2023, reports indicated that James was developing into one of the top perimeter defenders in his high school class, showcasing his defensive anticipation and intensity.

July 2024: Jersey Number Choice for NBA Debut

In July 2024, James selected the number 9 jersey for his NBA debut during the 2024–25 Los Angeles Lakers season to honor Juice Wrld's 2017 debut EP 9 9 9.