For years, it’s been a foregone conclusion that Bronny James would be a Laker.
LeBron James made it his goal to play with his son. We can all say what we want and have opinions about it — we’ve surely got some questions ourselves — but the mission is accomplished.
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It’s not just LeBron who is excited about the Lakers drafting Bronny. JJ Redick and Rob Pelinka seem to be pretty happy they managed to grab him, too.
They both praised Bronny the moment they called to let him know the Lakers were picking him up.
The moment the Lakers selected Bronny James 55th overall! ✨
(via @Lakers)pic.twitter.com/AuWNitId6l
— NBA (@NBA) June 28, 2024
Rob Pelinka had a ton to say to Bronny on the phone.
“You’ve worked incredibly hard, man. You’ve put in a ton of work. When we had lunch up at the facility we talked about your work ethic and that means a lot to us. I think second to that, your’e a player of high character and a person of high character and that is valued at the Lakers. And so it’s important for coach Redick and I to let you know those qualities really stand out. And so the Lakers are going to draft you with the 55th pick in the draft and I just wanted to let you know.
Redick kept things short and sweet with him, saying, “I just wanted to say congrats, man. Your hard work’s paid off. You’re going to have a long NBA career and I can’t wait to coach you, man.”
That’s high praise. What a nice moment.
