Early Life and Education of Bronny James: A Complete Timeline

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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. He was a highly regarded four-star recruit coming out of high school, earning McDonald's All-American honors. After one season of college basketball with the USC Trojans, he was drafted by the Lakers in the second round of the 2024 NBA draft. Notably, he is the son of NBA superstar LeBron James Sr., and they are the first active father-son duo to play together in NBA history.

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's parents, LeBron James and Savannah Brinson, got married, solidifying their family.

2015: College Scholarship Offers

By 2015, Bronny James was receiving scholarship offers from college basketball programs, which his father considered a violation due to his young age.

2016: Offers from Duke and Kentucky

In 2016, it was reported that Bronny James had received scholarship 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.

May 2019: Instagram Account Launch

In May 2019, Bronny James started an Instagram account and 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.

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.