
Here's the first look at Bronny James in Purple and Gold -- LeBron's son will wear No. 9 for the Lakers ... as well as "Jr." on his nameplate.
L.A. just released visuals of its newest rookie on Friday ... showing the 19-year-old guard proudly donning the threads.

The digit is interesting -- Bronny rocked No. 6 with the USC Trojans last season, but that is retired leaguewide in honor of NBA legend Bill Russell.
Prior to that, he wore No. 0 with Sierra Canyon ... but that currently belongs to teammate Jalen Hood-Schifino.

Bronny has actually permanently repped 9 on his body for a bit ... as he has "999" tattooed behind his ear, a tribute to late rapper Juice WRLD.
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