Some may like it, some may not, but Bronny James, the son of LeBron James, is officially a member of the Los Angeles Lakers’ roster now.
He has signed his first NBA contract with them just days after they took him with the No. 55 pick in last week’s draft. He will wear jersey No. 9, and he was introduced to the Los Angeles-area media at a press conference on Tuesday.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), NBA insider Shams Charania shared a couple of details about the younger James’ contract. The deal is for a total of four seasons, with a team option in the fourth year, and it will pay the 19-year-old $7.9 million.
Bronny James has signed his rookie contract with the Lakers, per sources: Four years and $7.9 million. Team option in fourth season. https://t.co/NcgV8tgpnW
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 3, 2024
The younger James will be on L.A.’s summer league roster, and thus fans will be able to get a first look at him on Saturday when the California Classic commences.