LeBron James' Desire to Play with Bronny LeBron James has expressed a strong desire to play in the NBA with his son, Bronny, even stating that his last year in the league would be spent playing alongside him.
Bronny's College Performance Bronny James played one year at the University of Southern California. During this time, he averaged 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game on under 37% shooting from the field.
Health Recovery Bronny entered the 2024 NBA Draft pool after recovering from a cardiac arrest he suffered last summer, which has contributed to the uncertainty around his draft stock.
Draft Projections Despite mixed evaluations, Bronny is projected by several outlets, including The Ringer, Bleacher Report, and ESPN, to be selected 55th overall by the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of the draft.
LeBron's Free Agency LeBron James has until Saturday to decide whether to take up his player option for over $51 million or opt out of his current Lakers contract, which has fueled speculation that he might join a team that drafts Bronny.
Potential Teams Aside from the Lakers, Bronny has also taken part in pre-draft workouts with the Phoenix Suns. Other teams expressing interest include the Minnesota Timberwolves, Dallas Mavericks, and Toronto Raptors.
Draft Combine Performance Bronny reportedly impressed at the NBA Draft Combine, boosting his stock and drawing more attention from various teams.
Klutch Sports' Strategy Bronny's agent, Rich Paul, has advised teams not to offer him a two-way deal, which is common for second-round picks. Instead, Paul is seeking a "real deal" for Bronny, emphasizing that proper development is challenging on a two-way contract.