Bronny James explains inspiration behind Lakers jersey number: 'It's a really important thing for me'
James, who will wear No. 9 in the NBA, says he's paying homage to the late rapper Juice WRLD
www.cbssports.comBronny James wears No. 9 for the Lakers. He chose this jersey for the 2024-25 season, with reports noting he’ll have “James Jr.” on the back, and the choice was publicly announced around June 2024. LeBron reacted to the number reveal on social media, fueling discussions about a possible father-son pairing in the NBA. If you’d like, I can pull the latest updates beyond 2024-25 to confirm if the number has changed or if there are new developments.[1][2][4][8]