Bronny James seems to be having a hard time being away from his girlfriend Parker Whitfield. Recently, ahead of his latest Lakers match, he shared an adorable picture of the two of them with a lovely caption. The sweet gesture has captured fans’ attention, prompting curiosity about their love story and what he said about his girlfriend. So, here are the details.
Bronny James makes a sweet tribute to girlfriend Parker Whitfield
In June 2024, Bronny James, son of popular NBA player LeBron James, was selected as the 55th overall pick by the Los Angeles Lakers. Having played in three matches before, he recently went on to play his fourth game against the Detroit Pistons with his dad and other teammates.
As he left for the road trip for his latest match, Bronny posted a heartfelt message on November 4 (Monday) for his girlfriend. He took to Instagram Stories to share a picture from Disneyland, wherein he and Whitfield can be seen posing in front of the Disney castle and are all smiles. He captioned the story, “I miss my baby. Love you sm.” (via People)
It remains unclear when Whitfield and James began seeing each other and when they connected. However, it’s reported that they both studied in the same institution — Sierra Canyon School — in California. Though they have kept their romance away from public scrutiny, they first publicly appeared together at the Paris Olympics in August 2024.
At the time, LeBron James was a part of the USA’s men’s basketball team. The duo was papped sitting in stands to show support for LeBron James during his two-day matches against Brazil and Serbia, respectively. Moreover, a video also showcased them together on the streets of Paris.
For those unaware, Whitfield, like James, comes from a well-known family. Both her parents, Salli Richardson-Whitfield and Dondré T. Whitfield, are renowned actors. Despite their family fame, Whitfield has seemingly preferred to keep her personal life private.
