Who is Bronny James’ girlfriend? Meet Parker Whitfield and his relationship timeline with the Lakers rookie

Just as it has fallen on his father for decades, the national spotlight is now on Lakers rookie Bronny James.

As soon as Los Angeles took him at No. 55 overall in June’s NBA Draft to play alongside LeBron, the 20-year-old became one of the league’s most fascinating pieces of the puzzle entering in the 2024 season. There has already been widespread scrutiny of the young James’ game during the preseason, and he is sure to be followed more closely if he sees the court as a rookie.

However, now in the same spotlight as his father and playing for one of the most historic franchises in the country, the stories off the court that follow Bronny James are sure to be just as remarkable during the 2024-25 season.

One of those storylines is James’ romantic life, so as he enters his rookie season, here’s what to know about James’ girlfriend, Parker Whitfield.

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Who is Bronny James’ girlfriend?

James’ girlfriend is Parker Whitfield, whom he met in high school in Los Angeles’ Sierra Canyon, according to Vibe. While Bronny played basketball in high school, Whitfield played four years of softball.

Like James, Whitfield also has two famous parents. His mother is Salli Richardson-Whitfield, an actress who has appeared in “I Am Legend,” “A Low Dirty Down Shame,” and more. Her father, Dondre Whitfield, is also an actor, with some of his leading roles in “Two Can Play That Game” and “All My Children.”

Whitfield, also 20, now attends Spelman College, a private, historically black women’s liberal arts college in Atlanta.

Bronny James and Parker Whitfield Relationship Timeline

James and Whitfield’s relationship was not made public until recently, and while James is under a huge national spotlight with the Lakers, Whitfield has kept his social media and the rest of his life private.

The pair have only made one public appearance together, which came in August at the 2024 Paris Olympics when they watched and supported James’ father, LeBron, and Team USA as they took on Serbia

bronny supporting the staff in Paris. pic.twitter.com/BPlcIfDx2A

— LeagueFits (@leaguefits) August 7, 2024