Despite league-wide concerns over Bronny James from a talent, health and personality perspective, Lebron James' son was selected by the L.A. Lakers on the second day of the NBA draft with the 55th pick. The two will be the first father-son duo on a team in league history.

Bronny collapsed on the floor during a USC practice last year as a result of a congenital heart defect.

LAKERS TAKE BRONNY JAMES AT NO. 55 IN THE 2024 DRAFT 🔥 Welcome to the league 👏 (via @ShamsCharania) pic.twitter.com/nW3kwRZNV7

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) June 27, 2024

The pick happened following reports that agent Paul Rich was telling teams to pass on Bronny James.

"Rich Paul is calling teams, don't take Bronny James ... if you take him, he's going to Australia." 😳 Bob Myers on Bronny James' draft status 👀 pic.twitter.com/p6mWNMAjma

— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) June 27, 2024

Bob Meyers is correct in the clip above, Stephen A. Smith does talk a lot (too much). However, the pick still happened and was predicted by many that if he was taken it would be by the Phoenix Suns or L.A. Lakers.

"Bronny James only worked out for the Phoenix Suns and the Lakers.. It wouldn't surprise me if he went to the Lakers at 55 but we'll see if anyone steps up before that"@ShamsCharania #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/DOkHXUqIXe

— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) June 27, 2024

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The debate over Bronny James will only intensify now with many questioning how much leverage Lebron had in the pick and whether it was the right move for the legendary franchise, or just a sentimental mistake. Time will tell.

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