Bronny James, son of NBA legend LeBron James, has seemingly split from his girlfriend of at least a year, Parker Whitfield. Whitfield's parents, actor Dondré Whitfield and producer Salli Richardson-Whitfield, posted birthday messages on social media that have been interpreted as subtle references to the breakup.
Parker Whitfield celebrated her 22nd birthday earlier this week. Her father, Dondré Whitfield, shared two photos of himself and his daughter on Instagram, captioning the post with "The forever man in your life." Sources close to the situation suggest this phrasing might be intended to reassure his daughter following a breakup.
Richardson-Whitfield also posted a tribute to her daughter, writing, "Don’t ever worry about the people who are incapable of seeing what a shining star you are because your world is gonna be filled with so much love and light, all the negative things will fall to the curb." The timing and wording of these posts have led to speculation that they are directed at James.
This public display contrasts with James's social media activity last year, when he publicly acknowledged Whitfield's 21st birthday. This year, James remained silent on social media regarding Whitfield's birthday. The couple reportedly made their relationship social media official in October 2024, though they may have been together longer, having met in high school. Reports of their separation emerged in August when both James and Whitfield unfollowed each other on social media platforms.
