Bronny James jersey number: Why rookie is wearing No. 9 with the Lakers | Sporting News Canada
Bronny James will wear No. 9 for the Lakers during the 2024-25 season.
www.sportingnews.comBronny James wears No. 9 for the Los Angeles Lakers. He chose this number for the 2024-25 season, and it’s been reported by multiple outlets; LeBron reacted with “No Words!” on social media, acknowledging the choice. The No. 9 designation replaces the No. 6 he wore in college and is partly tied to his personal tribute/identity as a Lakers rookie.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
Brief context and verification
- Jersey number announced: No. 9 for Bronny James with the Lakers.[2][3][1]
- Reason cited by outlets varies; some mention personal significance or tribute considerations, with no single universally agreed explanation published by every outlet.[3][4]
- Public reactions from teammates and family (e.g., LeBron’s Instagram reaction) corroborate the official number assignment.[6][1]
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