LeBron James’ tenure in Los Angeles is uncertain, and his son’s future could hold the keys to where the NBA legend lands next.
The former MVP has repeatedly expressed his desire to play with his son Bronny, who declared for the draft but maintained his college eligibility.
Bronny is not widely considered a top prospect, but it is rumored that teams may choose to sign the USC freshman as a means to acquire or, in the case of the Lakers, keep LeBron.
Here’s a look at how DraftKings Sportsbook bettors think Bronny’s fate could play out.
Unsurprisingly, the Lakers (+190) are Bronny’s most likely destination.
After Los Angeles’ playoff exit to the Denver Nuggets, The Athletic reported that the Lakers were willing to sign Bronny in addition to re-signing LeBron to a three-year extension.
The Lakers are also heavy favorites to have LeBron on their roster on opening night of the 2024-25 NBA season.
The purple and gold are followed by several teams that should be in the mix if LeBron flees Southern California.
The 76ers, Thunder, Knicks and Cavaliers, all potential contenders for the five-time MVP, are tied for Bronny’s second-best draft odds (+1000).
Bronny is coming off a rough freshman season at USC.
He suffered a cardiac arrest during a training session in July and was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect that kept him from participating for nearly five months.
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The 19-year-old made his debut in December and averaged just 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game with the Trojans and shot just over 25 percent on three.
Listed at 6-foot-4, most draft evaluators project Bronny as a potential strong NBA defender who needs to improve on the offensive end to make an impact at the professional level.
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