Bronny James is the name of most interest in the 2024 NBA Draft. Although he is not the brightest talent of his generation, because he is the son of LeBron James, his future is the topic of most concern.
Rarely has a player averaging 5.2 points in 17.8 minutes per game made as big of an impact as Bronny. In particular, he received even more attention when LeBron announced that he was ready to play for any club that chose Bronny. That statement alone raises Bronny’s value to a very high level.
Currently, LeBron James’s club, the Los Angeles Lakers, is leading the odds of selecting Bronny. But the Lakers are not the only team keeping an eye on this young star.
Odds based on FanDuel parameters.
Football Team Odds
Los Angeles Lakers +600
Miami Heat +1100
New York Knicks +1100
Cleveland Cavaliers +1100
Oklahoma City Thunder +1400
Los Angeles Clippers +1700
Atlanta Hawks +1700
Chicago Bulls +1700
Philadelphia 76ers +1900
Golden State Warriors +2100
Milwaukee Bucks +2400
Dallas Mavericks +2400
New Orleans Pelicans +2400
Denver Nuggets +2400
San Antonio Spurs +2400
Memphis Grizzlies +2400
Boston Celtics +3000
Orlando Magic +3200
Toronto Raptors +3200
Phoenix Suns +3400
Minnesota Timberwolves +3800
Portland Trail Blazers +3800
Houston Rockets +3800
Sacramento Kings +3800
Indiana Pacers +3800
Detroit Pistons +5000
Charlotte Hornets +5000
Brooklyn Nets +5000
Utah Jazz +5000
Washington Wizards +5000
Strongest candidate: Los Angeles Lakers (+600)
LeBron once asserted that money is not an issue, because he just wants to play with his son. Perhaps implicitly, LeBron is willing to accept minimum wage for the opportunity to play with his son. For Rob Pelinka, Jeanie Buss and the city of Los Angeles, selecting Bronny in the 2024 NBA Draft is a way to keep LeBron James – who is still the center of the team.
That is the main reason why the Lakers chose Bronny, because LeBron’s eldest son has many limitations and has difficulty developing into a superstar like his father.
The Lakers’ advantage is that they already have LeBron in the squad. By simply selecting Bronny in the NBA Draft, they will convince the 39-year-old star to extend his contract. James himself will also prioritize sticking with the Lakers at the end of his career. Therefore, the Lakers are of course the number 1 candidate on the list of teams that want Bronny.
Potential candidates: Heat, Cavaliers, Knicks (+1100)
If the Lakers do not choose Bronny – LeBron’s old clubs in the past such as Miami Heat or Cleveland Cavaliers can try to bring back their legend. A return to South Beach – or a return home to Ohio – wouldn’t surprise anyone, especially since both Miami and Cleveland have quality rosters, and could immediately meet LeBron’s goal of competing for a championship. .
Although the Knicks never targeted LeBron, and Charles Oakley once claimed LeBron told him he “would never go to New York”. However, we can’t rule out the Knicks from the list. Especially when LeBron once shared that he liked playing at Madison Square Garden.
It is worth noting that LeBron’s agent Rich Paul has a good relationship with Knicks president Leon Rose. Paul, who founded Klutch Sports in 2012, previously worked for Rose at Creative Artists Agency. Bringing in a contemporary basketball legend like James will help the Knicks shorten the rebuilding time, and immediately enter the race to compete for the championship.