They grow so fast!
Brony James, the oldest son of Lakers superstar LeBron James, celebrated his graduation from Sierra Canyon High School on Thursday — weeks after he announced his commitment to USC.
“Keep flying high,” LeBron posted on Instagram with a crown emoji.
The proud dad also shared a clip of Brownie, 18, accepting his diploma during the ceremony which went live Thousands of viewers During your son’s special day.
A smiling Brownie could be seen in his cap and gown Pointing to the camera in a photo Posted by LeBron’s mom, Gloria James.
“You have always made me so proud of you. And watching you graduate tonight, I feel an even greater sense of pride,” Dadi wrote in the heartfelt caption.
“Continue to spread your wings and soar to new heights. Much love to you, Grammy,” he added.
The 18-year-old also recently stepped out with her rumored high school sweetheart, Peyton Gelfuso, for senior prom at Sierra Canyon.
Bronny rocked his silky black Chrome Hearts blazer, in which he went shirtless, and a pair of snazzy Dior designer shoes for the big night.
“Lost for words,” Bronnie’s mother, Savannah James, posted on her Instagram showing the prom fit.
Broney has been in the spotlight all year since his breakout senior year at Sierra Canyon.
The high school phenom ranked 19th in the ESPN 100 in the Class of 2023, averaging 13.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.8 steals.
But now, the 6-foot-3 guard will remain in California to play on a talent-laden Pac-12 USC team for the 2023-24 regular season.
Broney joins USC returning star guard Boogie Ellis, 5-star guard recruit Isaiah Collier, 4-star forward recruit Arinton Paige, and Washington State transfer forward DJ Rodman (Dennis Rodman’s son).
“It’s an incredible thing,” LeBron said of Brown going to college. “Unless it was one of my great-grandmothers or great-grandmothers who preceded me, to my knowledge this is the first of the James gang to go to college.
“Obviously, his dad didn’t go to school, his mom didn’t go to college. I think my mom might have stepped on campus, a community college or something, but she had my little ass walking around so she couldn’t spend a lot of time in the classroom,” the Lakers superstar said. said further
LeBron was asked about his desire to play with Brown, though the 4-time NBA champion left room for doubt after being shut out 4-0 by the Lakers after being swept in the Western Conference Finals.
“I’ve done what I had to do in this league, and my son is going to make his journey,” He said When asked after finishing them. “And whatever his journey is, whatever his journey is, he’s going to do what’s best for him. And as his dad, and his mom, Savannah, and his brother and sister, we’re going to support him in whatever he decides to do…”
