LeBron James' son Bronny James shares rare snap with girlfriend Parker Whitfield on her birthday

Bronny James shared a heartwarming tribute to his girlfriend, Parker Whitfield, via social media on her birthday. As per People Magazine, he shared a picture of the pair standing side by side as she blew out the candles on her birthday cake on his Instagram stories on September 2. It was accompanied by a simple message:

"Happy bday to my everything”

The pair met as students at the Sierra Canyon School in Los Angeles, California. They have been romantically linked since being spotted together at the Paris Olympics in August 2024. Parker’s parents are both former actors, and Bronny’s father is the famous basketball legend and icon LeBron James.

Interestingly, it was Parker who officially declared them a couple on Instagram when she posted on National Boyfriend Day.

Bronny James at a glance

Bronny James joined his father, LeBron, on the active roster of the Los Angeles Lakers organization by way of the 2024 NBA draft. It is safe to say that his journey to the NBA was filled with obstacles along the way. Firstly, Bronny James is the son of one of the most relevant and polarizing athletes of all time, and the same energy was applied to him publicly from a young age.

However, beyond that, James also faced a harrowing experience while playing his college basketball at the University of Southern California (USC). In July 2023, he suffered a cardiac arrest during a practice, putting his potential playing future at risk.

In an interview with Men’s Health at the time, Bronny James responded as follows when asked about how he felt about being able to play competitive basketball again:

“At the point when it happened, there were a whole bunch of categories that what had happened could fall under, so yeah. There were a whole lot of emotions, but…”

He added:

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“I got real on top of my routines to get back to where I was. I had to do breathing exercises and stuff. It was a total reset. I have to stay on top of my heart medications, and…I got my heart pillow.”

The type of recovery that Bronny James was able to make is a true testament to his work ethic, character, and support system. As he enters his second year in the NBA, even further removed from his unforeseen health scare, he will attempt to earn a more significant role for the Los Angeles Lakers, who are expected to compete for a playoff spot.

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