Lakers News roundup: NBA world sends love to Bronny James, Magic Johnson’s bold prediction, LeBron James’ future

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 28: Bronny James #6 of the West team talks to Lebron James of the Los Angeles Lakers after the 2023 McDonald's High School Boys All-American Game at Toyota Center on March 28, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Bierens de Haan/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 28: Bronny James #6 of the West team talks to Lebron James of the Los Angeles Lakers after the 2023 McDonald's High School Boys All-American Game at Toyota Center on March 28, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Bierens de Haan/Getty Images)

It was reported on Tuesday that Bronny James, son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, suffered a cardiac arrest while practicing with the USC basketball team on Monday. Bronny has since left the ICU and is considered to be in stable condition, per a spokesperson of the James family.

The NBA and sports world rallied behind Bronny and the James family after hearing about the unfortunate news. Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson was one of the first to offer his support for Bronny on social media.

https://twitter.com/MagicJohnson/status/1683857653158789122

Magic was not alone as countless other prominent NBA figures offered their support for the James family. The likes of Trae Young, Jayson Tatum, Donovan Mitchell and so many others both in and out of the sport shared their support on social media.

Damar Hamlin, who suffered a cardiac arrest and had life-saving CPR performed on him during a Cincinnati Bengals-Buffalo Bills game in January, also sent his support to Bronny following the incident.

Everyone here at Lake Show Life and the entire FanSided network is thinking about Bronny James and wishes him a speedy recovery.

Lakers news roundup:

  • Magic Johnson boldly proclaimed that Lakers general manager Pelinka is going to win Executive of the Year for the moves that he has made this offseason. Magic had an interesting break-up with Pelinka and the Lakers but all of that appears to be squashed. If the Lakers have the kind of season that fans are hoping for then Pelinka will be the front-runner for the award.
  • Tracy McGrady recently said that he is hearing through league circles that LeBron James will be the owner of the Las Vegas expansion team if the NBA does decide to expand. LeBron himself has expressed his interest in eventually owning an NBA team.
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers are giving out Kobe Bryant “Black Mamba” jerseys on Lakers night. Lakers night is on September 1 against the Atlanta Braves. It is not a regular giveaway item, though, as fans have to purchase a special ticket package to receive the jersey.

NBA news roundup:

  • Jaylen Brown signed a five-year supermax extension with the Boston Celtics on Tuesday. The contract is a five-year, $304 million deal to give Brown the largest contract in NBA history.
  • Atlanta Hawks big man Clint Capela is reported to be on the trade block with the Dallas Mavericks being named as a team that is interested in adding a starting center.