Bronny James sparks dating buzz as he is spotted watching dad LeBron at the Olympics with Salli Richardson-Whitfield’s daughter Parker Whitfield
LeBron James’ son Bronny was in attendance for Team USA’s stunning comeback victory over Serbia in the men’s basketball semifinals.
The 19-year-old watched his father and teammates turn around a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter of the Paris Olympics.
As the fight raged on the field, viewers noticed that Bronny was accompanied by a young woman. Fans identified her as Parker Whitfield, the daughter of Salli Richardson-Whitfield.
The recently elected Laker follows Whitfield on Instagram, but little is known about her as her accounts are private.
It is also unclear how the two met, and whether they are in a relationship or just friends.
LeBron James’ son Bronny sparked romance rumors with Parker Whitfield during the Olympics
Salli Richardson’s daughter was spotted sitting on the sidelines with the new Los Angeles Laker
In the photos, Bronny was seen sitting on the sidelines of the field in a white T-shirt and black shorts.
Parker, the eldest daughter of Eureka actress and soap star Dondré Whitfield, looked equally casual in a cream-colored cardigan and white pants.
She started college last fall and is currently attending Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia.
Her mother is best known for her role as Angela in the film A Low Down Dirty Shame and her work in the 90s.
In 2002, she married Dondré, who is known for his work on All My Children.
Parker’s mother Salli is an actress known for her work on television and in films in the 1990s
Parker’s father is actor Dondre Whitfield, known for his work on All My Children
Parker started college last fall and is reportedly attending Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia.
The duo were also joined by Bronny’s younger brother, Bryce James, who had the biggest smile on his face as their A-list dad high-fived them after the win.
A day earlier, Bronny and Parker tried to keep a low profile as they watched the US win over Brazil.
The two sat further away in the stands, cheering on LeBron’s team.
The couple attended two US basketball games at the 2024 Olympic Games this week
The James clan was overjoyed when LeBron celebrated his team’s victory with them
The four-time NBA champion’s eldest son recently admitted that he’s faced challenges growing up in his father’s shadow.
“It’s tough,” Bronny said in an interview with NBA Central before he was drafted by his father’s team.
“I get a lot of criticism, but you know, I have to deal with it,” he added.
‘[My critics] I don’t know what’s happened to me… I’m just trying to make the best of it. [the] opportunities that are given to me.’
Bronny admitted it was ‘hard’ growing up in the shadow of his star father
“I get a lot of criticism, but you know, I have to deal with it,” he said