At the 2024 NBA Draft, Bronny James was officially selected by the Los Angeles Lakers at Pick 55. He will play with his father, LeBron James, at the Crypto.Com Arena team, and make history as the first father-son duo to participate in the tournament.

Bronny James recently chose the number 9 jersey for the Los Angeles Lakers. The name on his jersey will read James Jr, representing LeBron James’ son.

So why did Bronny James choose the number 9 shirt? The Sporting News will provide the answer in the article below.

Why did Bronny James choose the number 9 jersey at Los Angeles Lakers?

Bronny James will wear the number 9 jersey of the Los Angeles Lakers from the 2024/25 season. According to many people, Bronny James wants to reverse the number 6 jersey that LeBron James has often worn throughout his career.

However, Bronny James chose the number 9 jersey for another reason. According to the explanation in the press conference introducing the Los Angeles Lakers, he did this to honor the late rapper Juice WRLD.

“Juice WRLD was a huge part of my life and I just wanted to pay my respects to him, who passed away at such a young age,” Bronny James said.

Bronny James previously wore No. 0 at Sierra Canyon High School, but at the Los Angeles Lakers, that number now belongs to Jalen Hood-Schifino.

In the past, there have been 15 players who have worn the number 9 jersey for the Los Angeles Lakers. Sterling Brown is the most recent player to wear the number 9 in 2023. The list of players who have worn the number 9 jersey for the Lakers has included quite prominent names such as Nick Van Exel, Luol Deng, Rajon Rondo.