Bronny James was born on October 6, 2004, to then-reigning NBA Rookie of the Year LeBron James, 19, and his then-girlfriend Savannah Brinson, 18. James was raised by both of his parents, and they married in 2013.
James played basketball and soccer as a child, but his father forbade him from playing football or ice hockey due to safety concerns. By 2014, James was appearing in basketball highlight reels that drew national attention. In February 2018, James led Old Trail School in Bath Township, Summit County, Ohio, where he attended middle school, to an Independent School League tournament victory.
James transferred to Sierra Canyon School, a private K-12 school in Chatsworth, Los Angeles, on May 29, 2019, for his freshman year of high school. He enrolled at the same time as his brother Bryce and incoming senior Zaire Wade, son of basketball player Dwyane Wade, a longtime teammate of James’ father. Five-star recruits Brandon Boston Jr. and Ziaire Williams followed James to Sierra Canyon in the months that followed.
Is Bronny a 5-star recruit?
Bronny James, a four-star recruit ranked 34th in the country by 247Sports, reportedly announced his top three schools on Friday morning, keeping the Oregon Ducks in the mix alongside USC and Ohio State.
What is Bronny ranked in his class?
Bronny James, the eldest son of LeBron James, is now ranked 34th overall in the class of 2023, making him the top-rated uncommitted prospect in the country.