"I miss my baby": Bronny James yearns for girlfriend Parker Whitefield

LeBron James’ son and LA Lakers rookie Bronny James on Monday shared a heartfelt note for his girlfriend Parker Whitfield. In an affectionate Instagram story, the former USC guard expressed his love for Parker, posting a photo of the two together with a sweet message. In the caption, Bronny revealed how much he is missing her during the Lakers’ five-game road trip.

“I miss my baby. Love u sm,” Bronny wrote.

(Credit: Bronny James/Instagram)(Credit: Bronny James/Instagram)

Bronny shared a sweet message for his girlfriend Parker on Monday morning as he geared up for the Lakers’ seventh game of the season. The rookie expressed how much he is missing Parker during the Lakers’ extended five-game road trip, currently heading into its fourth matchup against the Detroit Pistons.

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Bronny and Parker, who both attended Sierra Canyon High School in Los Angeles, were first seen together in public at Team USA’s game during the 2024 Paris Olympics, sitting side by side in the stands.

Parker, the daughter of actors Salli Richardson-Whitfield and Dondré T. Whitfield, had previously expressed her affection for Bronny by sharing photos on National Boyfriend Day, along with a heartfelt caption.

“bf day! i love you! @bronny,” Parker wrote.

Fans react to Bronny James’ post for girlfriend Parker Whitefield

Social media lit up after Bronny James went public with an affectionate note for his girlfriend Parker Whitfield. His Instagram story quickly went viral, sparking a wave of candid and humorous reactions from fans and followers alike.

“Bro could’ve gotten some fine shyt but chose to settle down with a 4/10,” an X user wrote.

“Did you go to gym before this?!” wrote another user.

“You can’t find a jump shot, assists, or points there. Dad probably paid for that too,” commented another X user.

“Damn Bronny James i was not familiar with your game,” wrote another.

Meanwhile, Bronny has appeared in three games for the Lakers, though his limited minutes have mostly come during garbage time when the game’s outcome was already clear. The rookie is currently averaging only 2.7 minutes and 0.7 points per game.