Bronny James' gf Parker Whitfield shares adorable mirror selfie as Lakers rookie misses Rising Stars on Valentine's Day

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Bronny James' gf Parker Whitfield shares adorable mirror selfie (Image Sources: Getty, Bronny James' IG)

Bronny James gave his fans a sneak peek into his Valentine's Day plans with his girlfriend, Parker Whitfield, on Friday. Currently spending the NBA All-Star weekend with his family, Bronny ensured he made the most of his time off to be with Parker on the special day. He shared a pic of a room decorated with roses and heart-shaped balloons in what seems like a romantic getaway for the couple.

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Here's Bronny's IG story:

Bronny James' romantic getaway with gf Parker Whitfield
Bronny James' romantic getaway with gf Parker Whitfield

Meanwhile, Bronny James' girlfriend, Parker Whitfield, shared an adorable mirror selfie from their getaway, captioning it:

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"My valentine"
Parker Whitfield's story with Bronny James
Parker Whitfield's story with Bronny James

Bronny James and Parker Whitfield have known each other for a long time. They both attended Sierra Canyon High School. Parker is also a celebrity kid. She was born to actors Salli Richardson-Whitfield and Dondre Whitfield.

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While Bronny has left college after one year at USC and is now in the NBA, Parker is still studying. She's a student at Spelman College in Atlanta.

Bronny James and Parker Whitfield initially sparked relationship rumors when they were spotted together during the Paris Olympics in August 2024. Bronny seemingly confirmed the relationship in November with a heartfelt post for her as he expressed that he "missed" her amid a road trip with the Lakers.

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Bronny James spends Valentine's with girlfriend, Parker Whitfield after reportedly rejecting Rising Stars' invitation

Bronny James could have been at the All-Star weekend as a participant in multiple events. However, the Lakers rookie reportedly declined the NBA's offers and was spending time with his girlfriend, Parker Whitfield, instead on the romantic occasion. According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, Bronny had a chance to play in the Skills Challenge with his father, LeBron James, and the Rising Stars Challenge.

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"Sources inform me, that LeBron James and Bronny James, were sought out by the league with the opportunity to further make history, by being the first father son duo to participate in the Skills Challenge," Haynes said. "... But I was told that invitation was turned down.
"Bronny James was also invited to be among the G League players to participate in the Rising Stars game. I'm told as well, that offer was declined."
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The reason behind Bronny James' decision wasn't revealed. However, the Lakers rookie may have refused to participate in the Rising Stars game out of respect for his peers who have had better seasons. Bronny has been impressive in the G League, but only of late.

As for the Skills Challenge, which is on Saturday, his father, LeBron James, reportedly chose to spend time with the family over the weekend, and he plans to join the All-Star weekend on Sunday.

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