Bronny James may not have been the top pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, but he made a big splash in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. Despite being selected 55th overall by the Los Angeles Lakers to play alongside his father, LeBron James, Bronny’s game-worn jersey stole the show at an auction.
At Sotheby’s “Summer League Selects” auction, Bronny’s jersey fetched an impressive $38,400, far exceeding its expected price of $6,000-$10,000. This hefty sum outshined the sales of jerseys belonging to higher draft picks like Zaccharie Risacher and Reed Sheppard.
In a surprising turn of events, Bronny’s jersey almost surpassed the price of his father’s jersey at the same auction. LeBron’s jersey, worn during a game against the Sacramento Kings in November 2023 where he achieved a triple-double, sold for $42,000, just $3,600 more than Bronny’s Summer League jersey.
While Bronny’s jersey may not reach the levels of past top picks like Victor Wembanyama, who fetched $62,020 for his Summer League debut jersey in 2023, it still holds significant value for fans and collectors. Despite his modest debut performance of four points, two rebounds, two assists, and a steal in a loss to the Kings, the potential of Bronny’s NBA career could make his jersey a prized possession in the future.