It appears like Bronny James received’t be making a Lakers debut simply but.
Earlier this month, his dad, Los Angeles star LeBron James, stated that taking part in collectively was “not a precedence” after he had beforehand said an curiosity in doing so.
In accordance with ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Friday’s episode of “The Woj Pod,” NBA groups now not see Bronny as a ticket to securing LeBron.
Wojnarowski then shared that the Lakers had been now not contemplating Bronny as their first-round decide.
“The Lakers, to my understanding, they’re not contemplating Bronny James at No. 17,” Wojnarowski stated. “There’s no purpose to take him at 17. When you wished to take him sooner than 55, you could possibly transfer up some locations, however you might be simply making a gift of worth.”
Bronny is coming off a less-than-stand-out first season at USC after his freshman 12 months was delayed on account of coronary heart surgical procedure after struggling cardiac arrest throughout a USC observe over the summer season.
He averaged 4.8 factors, 2.8 rebounds and a couple of.1 assists in 25 video games for the Trojans, making six begins.
LeBron has spoken of the opportunity of taking part in together with his son for fairly a while, however Wojnarowski stated in early Could that the household’s new objective is to seek out the younger James the proper developmental program.
Bronny might nonetheless return to varsity, as he retained his eligibility — and entered the switch portal — when he declared for the NBA draft.
ESPN lately predicted the youthful James will get picked by the Warriors at No. 52 total in a mock draft.
“That’s the precedence for them as a household. What’s greatest for Bronny James? If it finally ends up them collectively, that may be nice, however I don’t get a way it’s taking part in a lot of any position in LeBron James’ resolution on subsequent season,” Wojnarowski stated on ESPN’s “NBA In the present day” final month.
LeBron nonetheless has the prospect to choose out of his take care of the Lakers and has not shared definitive plans for what he plans to do subsequent.
“I’ve seen, heard a variety of reviews about my future. I stated it final night time and I’ll say it once more,” James posted on X on the finish of April.
“I have no idea but as I’m solely desirous about spending time with my household & mates! Once I know after talking with the fam, my counsel in addition to my illustration about it then you definately guys will know.”
