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Bronny James’ LA Lakers jersey number and new name on back revealed as fans say ‘legend in the making’
The youngster will be sporting a number that he didn't wear in high school or college
THE Los Angeles Lakers unveiled Bronny James' jersey number and new name on the back.
The Lakers revealed the visuals of the 19-year-old rookie Bronny rocking his new jerseys - and NBA fans can't get enough of it.
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Los Angeles selected the former USC Trojans guard with the son of LeBron James in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft on Thursday.
Bronny and LeBron became the first father-son duo to be on the same team in NBA history.
On Friday, the Lakers revealed that Bronny will wear No. 9 on his team.
His nameplate reads "James Jr."
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Los Angeles also showed Bronny donning the threads.
NBA fans believe the son of the NBA icon will be a star in the league.
"That number already aura," one commented.
"James Jr just hits different," another wrote.
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"Legend in the marking," a third added.
Bronny had rocked No. 6 with USC last season.
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However, that number is retired across the NBA in honor of the late great Bill Russell.
Bronny had worn No. 8 in high school but that number belongs to teammate Jalen Hood-Schifino.
He has the number 9 inked on his body as he has '999' tattooed behind his ear as a tribute to the late rapper Juice WRLD.
Bronny will be the 16th player in Lakers franchise history to wear the number.
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Previous Los Angeles players to wear No. 9 include guard Nick Van Exel, forward Matt Barnes, and point guard Rajon Rondo.
Bronny will have "Jr." on the back" which could lead LeBron to add "Sr." to his jersey.
After the Lakers revealed Bronny's No. 9 jersey, LeBron commented on the development.
"NO WORDS!!" James said on his Instagram story with a photo of Bronny in his new uniform.
Bronny's younger brother, Bryce, shared an Instagram video of the ex-USC Star's reaction to being selected.
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The James family held a draft party in Los Angeles on Thursday as the room erupted in cheers after the youngster was picked.
Bronny, who was donning a brown suit, was seen holding back tears as his mother, Savannah, gave him a Lakers hat to wear.