Who Is Bronny James’ Girlfriend? All About Parker Whitfield

Mar. 15, 2025

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Bronny Jameshas had an exciting year, and Parker Whitfield is along for the ride.

The Los Angeles Lakers selected the freshman guard from the University of Southern California as the 55th overall pick in the second round of the 2024 NBA draft. The move teamed Bronny up with his superstar dad and namesake,LeBron James.

The couple, who attended the same high school, have been romantically linked since August 2024 when they were spotted at the Paris Olympics. A few months later, Whitfield seemingly made their relationship Instagram official when she posted a tribute to Bronny on National Boyfriend Day.

“Bf day! i love you! @bronny,” she wrote.

So who is Bronny James’ girlfriend? Here’s everything to know about Parker Whitfield and her relationship with the basketball rookie.

She has actor parents

Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Parker Whitfield, Dre Whitfield and Dondré T. Whitfield.Salli Richardson-Whitfield/Instagram

Salli Richardson-Whitfield/Instagram

Like Bronny, Whitfield comes from a well-known family: Her mom is actress Salli Richardson-Whitfield, who made her name in the industry with films likeA Low Down Dirty Shame,The Great White HypeandI Am Legend.

Parker’s dad, Dondré T. Whitfield, is a veteran actor and three-time Emmy nominee with an impressive résumé, participating in projects withKevin Hart,John Travolta,Helen Mirren, David Oyelowo andMichael B. Jordan, among others.

Salli and Dondréhave been married since 2002 and have a younger son, Dre.

Whitfield is a college student

Parker Whitfield attends the Ladylike Women Of Excellence Awards x Fashion Show on June 04, 2022 in Beverly Hills, California.Andrew Toth/Getty

Andrew Toth/Getty

Whitfield is entering her sophomore year at Spelman College, a renowned, historically Black women’s liberal arts college in Atlanta.

Her father, Dondré, praised her choice of higher education in early 2023.

“We are so excited that Parker has chosen @spelman_college as her ‘great experience’! It will undoubtedly offer her a top tier education, sisterhood and citizenship,” he wroteon Instagram.

Her mom, Salli, was more reflective as they dropped Whitfield off on campus in August 2023.

She and Bronny went to school together

Although they have kept the details of a possible romance under wraps, Bronny and Whitfield have a common connection: They both attended Sierra Canyon School in California, where he played basketball, and she was part of thesoftball team.

They were first linked in August 2024

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When LeBron was tapped to join Team USA’s men’s basketball team at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Bronny showed up at the City of Light to support his dad.

The up-and-coming athlete attended Team USA’s match against Brazil in the quarterfinals, where he was spotted sitting with Whitfield in the stands.

That same night, footage was captured ofBronny and Whitfield holding handsas they walked on the sidewalks of Paris together. More recently, eagle-eyed fans noticed he left a comment on one of her Instagram photos. “She’s so pretty,” it reportedly read, perNew York Post.

Her mother has a Lakers connection

Salli Richardson Whitfield and Parker Whitfield attend the 2017 BET Awards on June 25, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.Prince Williams/Wireimage

Prince Williams/Wireimage

Among the many achievements in Richardson-Whitfield’s storied career is her directorial work onWinning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty, a sports drama series that chronicles the ascension of the Los Angeles Lakers during the 1980s.

Whitfield is a private person

Whitfield may be from a Hollywood family, but she shies away from the spotlight. Her social media profiles are private, and she keeps a low profile.

source: people.com