Bronny James has declared for the 2024 NBA Draft, but he’s retaining his college eligibility and transfer away from the USC Trojans should he deem it better for his career to return to college basketball. But if the son of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James pushes through the NBA, there are a number of teams who could be interested in taking him.
So where would Bronny land should he go to the NBA?
Bronny James’ NBA Landing Spots
Bronny’s dad is in LA, and LeBron has a player option for the 2024-25 season. So in order for the Purple and Gold to keep the superstar, they might opt to take his son in the upcoming draft. After all, the four-time NBA MVP has been vocal about his desire to play alongside his kid.
Based on the latest odds on DraftKings, the Lakers are at +350 to draft Bronny in the 2024 annual rookie selection. The Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks are at a similar +900 to make a run for the former USC guard, while the Oklahoma City Thunder and Cleveland Cavaliers round out the Top 5 at +1000 odds each.
Other teams mentioned are the Los Angeles Clippers (+1500), Atlanta Hawks (+1600), Miami Heat (+1600), San Antonio Spurs (+2000), Milwaukee Bucks (+2000), Memphis Grizzlies (+2000), Golden State Warriors (+2000), via FOX sports.
Bronny averaged 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 0.8 steal in 25 games (six starts) for USC in 2023-24. He shot 36.6 percent from the field and just 26.7 percent from deep. Those are definitely underwhelming numbers, though it’s worth noting that Bronny’s defense has been largely praised.
The youngster also has the physical tools to be a solid NBA contributor, though that has yet to be really tested. As fans who followed Bronny closely would know, he didn’t really get the best start in his collegiate career after a cardiac issue derailed his journey.
For now, Bronny will be assessing his options and make his decision with regards to his future when the timing is right.
Where Will Bronny James Land in 2024 NBA Draft?
As things currently stand, several mock drafts have omitted Bronn James from their lists amid expectations that he’s going back to college. As mentioned, he has retained his college eligibility while he weighs in on all his options.
However, in case he really takes the NBA route, he is expected to be a second-round pick or could even go undrafted. Jonathan Wasserman of Bleacher Report previously noted that Bronny’s ceiling is a late first-round pick.
At the end of the day, Bronny’s draft position will really depend on his workout with teams and his fit to the rosters. There have been talks about LeBron James having an impact on his son’s draft position, as many believe teams could take Bronny in a bid to lure LeBron as well.
Whatever the case may be, Bronny will surely have some tough decisions to make.
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