The Los Angeles Lakers have been connected to Bronny James throughout the draft process, with the young basketball player being the most prominent name in the second round at No. 55 overall. Although LeBron’s agent, Rich Paul, has stated that the two are not a package deal, many believe that drafting Bronny and potentially keeping LeBron would create the first father-son combo to play on the same NBA team.
Bronny James was not expected to be a first-round pick in the 2024 NBA Draft by many people. The son of LeBron James, ranked as the No. 54 prospect by Yahoo Sports’ Krysten Peek, was not selected in the first round on Wednesday. However, there was still speculation that a team might pick him based on his father’s influence.
Drafting Bronny would create history for both himself and his father, who could opt out of his contract soon. While some teams may be hesitant to take a chance on him due to his limited college experience and potential as a developmental prospect, others believe that he has great upside and could become a valuable asset to any team. With only two days left until the draft ends, it remains to be seen where Bronny will end up playing next season.
