Jul 15, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) competes against the Boston Celtics during the second half at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

Social Media Reacts to Bronny James’ Lakers Media Day

Originally posted on NBA Draft on SI | By Derek Parker | Last updated Sep 30, 2024 3:54 PM ET

Joining the Lakers with the No. 55 pick at the 2024 NBA Draft, Bronny James will look to make history this upcoming season.

Bronny and longtime NBA superstar LeBron James will look to create the first-ever father-son duo on-court. With that prospect, fans are excited for any news they can get regarding the duo ahead of the season.

At the Lakers’ media day on Monday, social media accounts and fans reacted to the first look at both in Lakers gear, as well as quotes from the two:

"Pure joy."

LeBron James on Bronny's first media day with the #LakeShow. pic.twitter.com/dSzuFv6xLF
— Spectrum SportsNet (@SpectrumSN) September 30, 2024

HISTORY! First look at LeBron James & Bronny James as the first father-son duo as teammates in NBA history! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/P16XubICnl
— Courtside Buzz (@CourtsideBuzzX) September 30, 2024

Bronny James says he doesn’t know how he’ll address his dads name on the court

(via @NBATV) pic.twitter.com/CLCBs4Jo1t
— NBA Buzz (@FrontcourtBuzz) September 30, 2024

Bronny James is all smiles at #Lakers media day. #Lakeshow pic.twitter.com/QY4lqSUxfB
— Lauren Jones (@LoJoMedia) September 30, 2024

Bronny James and LeBron James reporting for work

(Via @mcten) #NBA #NBAMediaDay #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/lJT8B3p8Jk
— CourtSideHeat (@courtsideheat) September 30, 2024

Lebron James achieving his dream of playing with his son Bronny James this season. #Lakeshow

“It’s a lot of excitement…it’s pure joy to be able to come to work everyday and put in the hard work with your son.” pic.twitter.com/DRLdfxP41d
— Nick Hamilton (@NickHamilton213) September 30, 2024

FIRST LOOK: LeBron and Bronny James’ first Media Day as teammates @KingJames in a @Nike LeBron 3 “MPLS” PE, @BronnyJamesJr in the NXXT Gen AMPD

@NBA pic.twitter.com/fGZ8Fs2Ibk
— Sole Retriever (@SoleRetriever) September 30, 2024

"James"
"James Jr."

This LeBron & Bronny picture is COLD.

(via @BenGolliver) pic.twitter.com/2SyTHCXnpL
— FanDuel Sportsbook (@FDSportsbook) September 30, 2024

It’s not yet known if Bronny will frequent with the Lakers’ NBA or G League squad. At Summer League, he averaged 8.8 points on just 35% shooting overall and 16% shooting from beyond the arc.

It’s not inconceivable that he’ll see real NBA minutes next season, but the Lakers will likely look to develop him further by letting him run with South Bay. At 6-foot-3, he brings athleticism, a strong defensive skillset and potential outside shooting.

This article first appeared on NBA Draft on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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