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Bronny James' Girlfriend Turns Heads Before NBA Summer League
The Los Angeles Lakers are accustomed to being the center of attention, but they'll share the spotlight with a rising star on Wednesday night. The Lakers are set to face the Dallas Mavericks in the opening night of the NBA's Las Vegas Summer League.
The Mavericks are led by former Duke star Cooper Flagg, the No. 1 pick in last month's NBA Draft and a player many believe will be a future superstar. The Lakers have star power of their own, headlined by Bronny James ahead of his second NBA season.
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James played sparingly as a rookie, but showed signs of growth and potential in his time with the Lakers' G-League affiliate.
The son of NBA legend LeBron James gave a rare glimpse into his life off the court with a recent Instagram comment, confirming his relationship with Parker Whitfield.
The two attended the same high school, Sierra Canyon in California and were spotted together supporting Team USA in the men's basketball tournament at last year's Olympic games in Paris.
James isn't the only one in the relationship with famous family members. Parker Whitfield's mother is Salli Richardson-Whitfield, a veteran actress known for films like "A Low Down Dirty Shame" and television shows like "Eureka."
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Her father is Dondre Whitfield, a fellow actor known for roles on "All My Children" and the "Cosby Show."
Whitfield attends the historic Spelman College in Atlanta. Former graduates from the school include politician Stacey Abrams, television host Shaun Robinson and Bernice King, daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The Lakers will carry familiar faces with James into the Summer League, including fellow second-year player Dalton Knecht. They'll be joined by former college stars like RJ Davis, Sir'Jabari Rice and Julian Reese - brother of the WNBA's Angel Reese.
Los Angeles will continue their Summer League journey against the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday, before games against the rival LA Clippers and Boston Celtics on Monday and Thursday respectively.
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After spending a year in the NBA, we'll see what James has to show against one of the most anticipated prospects in league history in Flagg.
Bronny James' Girlfriend Turns Heads Before NBA Summer League first appeared on Men's Journal on Jul 9, 2025
