Bronny James will earn big money as one of the Los Angeles Lakers’ rookies. According to ESPNLeBron James’ eldest son has signed a $7.9 million contract with the team, which Bronny will reportedly pocket over the next four years, starting next season.
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As previously reported, the LA Lakers signed Bronny on June 27. James Jr. will play point guard on the team after a brief stint with the University of Southern California men’s basketball team.
ESPN reported that Bronny’s rookie deal will start at $1,157,143 for the 2024-25 season and increase to $1,955,377 the following season. His third-season salary from 2026-27 will increase to $2,296,271. Finally, his fourth-season salary, according to ESPN sources, will be the highest at $2,486,955.
Bronny James’ Journey to the LA Lakers
Roommates, remember that James Jr. is only 19 years old. He signed with this Laker after just one season of college basketball. Before he even entered college basketball, Bronny James spent five months on the bench after having a heart attack at a USC team practice in July—less than a year ago.
In early April, James Jr. reveal your plans to enter the NBA draft. A few weeks later, The Athletic cited sources claiming that the LA Lakers has shown interest when signing with him.
Last week, the Lakers followed up on that interest by drafting Bronny James in the second round as the 55th pick. Their selection marked the first time in league history that a father and son played in the league and on the same team at the same time.
While “nepotism” quickly emerged in Bronny’s draft discussions, LeBron and Savannah James paid a heavy price. Instead, the NBA veteran shared consecutive posts on Instagram celebrate her eldest child. Meanwhile, the mother Savannah is engaged in some online kiii about the W family!
In February 2022, LeBron told Sports Illustrated that his NBA retirement wouldn’t happen until he faced Bronny James. The following year, he told ESPN He would feel fulfilled when they get to play “in the same uniform or a game”, and now that dream is much closer to coming true!
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