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 in the NBA. A highly-rated high school player, he was a McDonald's All-American before playing one season at USC. 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 NBA history. His career and draft selection have been subject to speculation about nepotism.

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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, got married.

2015: College Scholarship Offers

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

2016: Offers from Duke and Kentucky

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

July 2018: Youth Game Cancellation

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 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.

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 17 Points

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

November 12, 2020: Preseason Game with CBC

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

February 2021: Meniscus Tear and Surgery

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

December 4, 2021: Game-High 19 Points

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

June 2022: Recruiting Rankings Drop

In June 2022, Bronny James dropped 31 spots to number 60 in rankings 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. During his second game he led all scorers with 25 points.