Bronny James can’t hide his love for Parker Whitfield.
Bronny James' Girlfriend Catches Lakers Guard's Attention With Latest Post originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James has once again shown affection for girlfriend Parker Whitfield after her latest social media post made waves.
Whitfield, a Spelman College student and daughter of a well-known Hollywood couple, posted a carousel of vacation photos on Instagram featuring tropical beaches, stylish bikinis and resort views.
James quickly responded with a gushing “Very beautiful” message, followed by a playful “Why you so comp,” making it clear her look caught his attention.
This public exchange comes just weeks after the 20-year-old guard wrote “My girlfriend!” under another set of Whitfield’s posts, a move that effectively confirmed their relationship after months of speculation.
Bronny James’ Relationship With Parker Whitfield
James and Whitfield first met at Sierra Canyon High School in California, where he starred on the basketball team and she played softball. Their romance became public during the 2024 Paris Olympics when they were spotted holding hands while watching LeBron James and Team USA.
Parker’s parents are actors Salli Richardson-Whitfield and Dondre T. Whitfield. Bronny’s admiration for Whitfield has been consistent.
In November 2024, during his first NBA season, he posted: “I miss my baby. Love u sm.”
Per People, Whitfield has also shown affection, writing on National Boyfriend Day, “Bf day! I love you! Bronny.”
Bronny’s 2025-26 NBA Season Outlook
After wrapping up his second NBA Summer League, James displayed noticeable improvement. Over three games, he averaged 16.3 points, 4.3 assists and 2.6 rebounds.
Lakers head coach JJ Redick praised James’ potential but stressed the importance of peak conditioning, especially given his size and style of play.
Drafted 55th overall in 2024, James made history by becoming the first son to play alongside his father in the NBA. Most of his rookie season was spent in the G League, where he posted strong numbers: 21.9 points, 5.5 assists and 5.1 rebounds per game.
As the 2025-26 NBA season approaches, Bronny James will aim to carry his personal confidence, as seen in his playful, public support of Parker Whitfield, onto the basketball court. The Lakers are counting on his growth, and whether in basketball or in life, the young guard seems ready to keep making his presence felt.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Aug 5, 2025, where it first appeared.
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