The son of the Lakers figure grabs headlines ahead of the upcoming NBA Draft, and some teams are favorites to acquire him with one leading the race.
With one of the weakest drafts in NBA history predicted, a projected second-round pick is stealing the headlines: the prospect is Bronny James, the son of one of the greatest basketball players of all time. Betting odds already have a favorite team to acquire him.
The buzz surrounding James, fueled by the achievements and comments of his father, LeBron James, adds extra pressure on the young prospect. However, the Lakers are currently the betting favorites to land this player.
BRONNY WILL PROBABLY END UP WITH HIS FATHER AT THE LAKERS
The betting odds for acquiring a player who only played one season in the NCAA are as follows: Lakers at -110, Suns at +1000, Sixers at +1000, and Mavericks at +1000.
Evaluating James based on his college career is difficult. He suffered a cardiac arrest during a summer workout before his first season at USC, missed the first eight games of the season, and never found his rhythm in Southern California.
He averaged 4.8 points per game in 19 minutes, shooting 26% from three-point range. Standing at 6 feet 2 inches, James is considered a small point guard and an unreliable shooter—a combination that rarely succeeds in the NBA. James is a project. His long-term NBA potential won’t be determined for years, and he won’t be an immediate impact rookie at 19 years old.
