Early Life and Education of Bronny James: A Complete Timeline

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 and on assignment with the South Bay Lakers. He was a highly-rated high school player, earning McDonald's All-American honors. He played college basketball at 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 father-son duo to play together in the NBA.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

October 6, 2004: Bronny James' Birth

On October 6, 2004, LeBron Raymone "Bronny" James Jr. was born.

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2013: Parents' Marriage

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

2015: College Interest

By 2015, Bronny James was receiving scholarship offers and letters of interest from college basketball programs.

2016: College Offers

In 2016, it was reported that Bronny James held offers from Duke and Kentucky.

July 2018: Canceled Youth Game

In July 2018, a youth game featuring Bronny James was canceled after a fan 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.

December 3, 2018: First Game for Crossroads School

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

April 2019: Nike Elite Youth Basketball League Debut

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

May 2019: Instagram Account Creation

In May 2019, Bronny James started an Instagram account and quickly gained one million followers on his first day on the platform.

May 29, 2019: Transfer to Sierra Canyon School

On May 29, 2019, Bronny James transferred to Sierra Canyon School for his freshman year of high school, joining his brother Bryce and Zaire Wade.

November 12, 2020: First Preseason Game

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

February 2021: Meniscus Tear and Surgery

In February 2021, Bronny James tore his meniscus at practice and underwent surgery.

June 2022: Recruiting Ranking Drop

In June 2022, Bronny James' recruiting rankings dropped to number 60 by Rivals.

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, where he led all scorers with 25 points in one game.

January 2023: Knee Injury

In January 2023, Bronny James missed four games with a knee injury before returning on February 1.

January 17, 2023: College Decision Options

On January 17, 2023, it was reported that Bronny James would decide between attending college at Ohio State, Oregon, or USC.

July 24, 2023: Cardiac Arrest

On July 24, 2023, Bronny James collapsed during a USC practice session at the Galen Center due to cardiac arrest caused by a congenital heart defect.

2023: McDonald's All-American Selection

In 2023, Bronny James was named a McDonald's All-American as a senior in high school.

July 2024: Jersey Number Choice to Honor Juice WRLD

In July 2024, Bronny James selected the number 9 jersey for his NBA professional debut with the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2024-25 season. This decision was made to honor the late musician Juice Wrld, referencing his 2017 debut EP 9 9 9.