Lakers Might Consider Bringing In Bronny James Hoping LeBron Might Stay

Bronny James, a guard for USC, hasn’t had the best year. In his debut season with the Trojans, the son of Los Angeles Lakers player LeBron James has mostly been useless. Although there are undoubtedly mitigating circumstances at play—the younger James is recuperating from a significant health crisis that occurred during the winter, and USC as a whole has been awful—it seems reasonable to rule out a 2024 breakout.

Lakers Might Consider Bringing In Bronny James Hoping LeBron Might Stay

The Los Angeles Lakers are “willing to explore the notion of adding Bronny James next season,” according to Sam Amick, Anthony Slater, and Jovan Buha of The Athletic.

The Athletic added:
“This stance, the source said, is rooted in the reality that James’ happiness truly matters to the organization. They will potentially have their 2024 first-round pick (depending on if the New Orleans Pelicans, as part of the blockbuster Davis trade, choose to receive that pick or defer to 2025) and have two second-round picks that could help to that end (the Clippers’ and the less favorable of the Grizzlies’ and Wizards’ selections).”

According to the story, the Lakers are open to acquiring Bronny, a freshman at USC who can enter the 2024 NBA Draft, since they know it will satisfy LeBron.

For a considerable amount of time, LeBron has expressed his desire to play in the NBA with his kid. According to The Athletic, clubs understand that in order to attract his father, they must give Bronny first priority.

Although LeBron decided against joining the Warriors before to the NBA trade deadline this year, the article claims that opposing executives are “increasingly convinced” he wants to leave Hollywood.

Bronny, a freshman at USC, is thought to be a first-round pick in the 2024 draft even though he has only averaged 5.8 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in 16 games with the Trojans while shooting 35.6 percent from the floor and 27.1 percent from deep.

The Lakers would probably have a better chance of keeping James after this season if they choose Bronny. The four-time NBA champion will have the option to become a free agent in 2024–2025 if he declines it.

Any team that signs Bronny might have a good shot at acquiring James in the free agent market.

Though acquiring Bronny is an intriguing prospect, the Lakers should prioritize acquiring an All-Star player this summer if they want to contend for another championship.

How old was LeBron when he had Bronny?

According to Sportskeeda, LeBron “Bronny” James Jr. was born in Ohio on October 6, 2004, to Savannah and LeBron James, who were 20 and 18 years old, respectively. After dating in high school, the pair was married in September 2013.

When can Bronny join NBA?

The existing age restrictions would prevent Bronny from being able to join the NBA Draft until 2024, regardless of how he chooses to spend his next season. Therefore, the 2024–2025 NBA season would be the first time that a father and son may play together or against one another.

Why can’t Bronny play in the NBA?

Bronny was considered a first-round choice in the 2024 NBA Draft and is an entering freshman at USC. But Bronny had a near-death experience with cardiac arrest this summer. When he will return to the court and how long it will take him to be ready to turn pro are both unknown.

 

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