Kofi Inkoom
Agent Rich Paul has been informing teams considering drafting Bronny James that the young player plans to play in Australia next season if selected by any team other than the Los Angeles Lakers as per Bob Myers of ESPN.
Although Bronny is anticipated to be picked by the Lakers at No. 55, he has had a difficult freshman year at USC.
During his time at USC, Bronny averaged 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game. Teams like the Knicks, Raptors, and the Lakers have expressed interest in him.
ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski doesn’t want NBA fans labeling Bronny James’ move to the Lakers as ‘nepotism.’
“I don’t want to hear these charges—people talking about nepotism. The NBA is full of nepotism: the ownership level, front offices, coaching. I don’t want to hear it all of a sudden because Bronny James’ father plays for the Lakers. It is rampant in this league.”
The idea of LeBron James, who has at most three seasons left, playing with his son is quite realistic now, even though Bronny has refuted claims that he wants to play with his dad.
He has already said he doesn’t mind playing for a different franchise, with the Suns being a prime target, but as it stands, it’s likely he will end up with his dad on the Lakers.