With the 2024 NBA Draft just two days away, one prospect is drawing more eyes than all others combined, and he’s not even projected to finish in the top-10.
Bronny James, son of LeBron James, is undoubtedly the most talked-about prospect in this year’s pool. His name and the potential to influence LeBron’s decision in free agency have fans biting their nails, waiting to see which team will make the leap and take a chance on the former USC Trojan.
While the Los Angeles Lakers remain the heavy favorites to draft Bronny, there is still a chance that someone else snags him ahead of time, or that the Lakers decide using their second-round pick on someone else is more important.
Here is where experts are predicting Bronny James will be drafted.
NBA Draft: Full 2024 NBA Draft order and teams with the most picks
Predictions for Bronny James in 2024 NBA Draft:
Krysten Peek, Yahoo Sports: 55th overall, Los Angeles Lakers
Peek writes, “James is far from a finished product, but proved he belonged in this draft class as a prospect at the draft combine, where he shot the ball well and showed more scoring potential in the lane with his floater.”
Jonathan Wasserman, Bleacher Report: 55th overall, Los Angeles Lakers
Wasserman writes, “Rival teams sound uncertain about Bronny James’ chances of getting drafted, though the Los Angeles Lakers remain the popular guess as to his most likely destination. If he’s still on the board deep into the second round, L.A.’s front office could feel pressure to select him, considering it’s essentially a risk-free pick that late, and passing at No. 55 would signal to LeBron how little the team thinks of Bronny.”
Kevin O’Connor, The Ringer: 55th overall, Los Angeles Lakers
O’Connor writes, “It feels inevitable that Bronny will end up in Los Angeles after he canceled workouts with everyone but the Lakers and the Suns. But would L.A. really take him in the first round since he’s so unready for the NBA? It seems unfathomable. This spot is more likely.”
How to watch 2024 NBA Draft:
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Where: Barclays Center (first round); ESPN Seaport District Studios (second round)
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When: Wednesday, June 26 – Thursday, June 27
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Time: 8 p.m. ET, Wednesday; 4 p.m. ET, Thursday
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TV: ESPN, ABC
Stream the draft: Watch the 2024 NBA Draft with a fubo TV subscription
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