First Night 2024 NBA Draft is gone and Bronny James remains undrafted.
son of Los Angeles Lakers Star LeBron James wasn’t selected in the first round of Wednesday night’s draft, which was the outcome most expected for the former University of Southern California guard.
Bronny James shoots a free throw during the 2024 NBA Basketball Draft Combine on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Hu)
The 19-year-old James declared for the draft last month after playing one year of college basketball at the University of Southern California, where he averaged 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game last season.
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James went into cardiac arrest in July 2023 before the start of his college career and it was later revealed he had a congenital heart condition. He was cleared to return, and last month The Associated Press reported, citing sources, that he had been medically cleared to play. NBA.
James’ NBA future could be decided Thursday when the second round of the draft begins.
Bronny James, wearing No. 50, drives to the basket past Cam Spencer to the left during the 2024 NBA Basketball Draft Combine, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Hu)
Bronny James on NBA Draft: ‘I just want to hear my name called’
LeBron James He has previously said he would like to play alongside his son in the league, but the NBA’s leading scorer will have to make a decision on his own as he enters his 22nd NBA season and is likely to become a free agent next week.
James’ agent, Rich Paul He told ESPN He said last week that the idea of father and son playing together on a team is not motivating for either of them.
“LeBron is tired of the idea of having to play with Bronny,” Paul told the outlet.
LeBron James, No. 23, of the Los Angeles Lakers, calls out to his son, Bronny James, No. 6, of the USC Trojans, during a game against the California Golden Bears at Haas Pavilion on February 7, 2024 in Berkeley, California. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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“If he does, he does. But if he doesn’t, he doesn’t. If the Lakers draft Bronny with the 55th pick, [LeBron] “He’ll re-sign. If he does, I’ll force them to take him at 17th. We don’t need leverage. The Lakers can draft Bronny and LeBron doesn’t re-sign. LeBron doesn’t go to Phoenix on a minimum contract. We can squash it now.”
The Lakers chose Tennessee scorer Dalton Knecht They will acquire the 17th pick on Wednesday night and the 55th pick in the second round on Thursday.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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