The first night of NBA Draft 2024 It's come and gone, and Bronny James remains undrafted.
The son of the Los Angeles Lakers Star LeBron James was not selected in the first round of the draft on Wednesday night, but it was the most predicted outcome for the former USC guard.
Bronny James shoots a free throw during the 2024 NBA Basketball Draft Combine in Chicago on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
James, 19, declared for the draft last month after playing just one year of college basketball at Southern California, where he averaged 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game last season.
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Before his college career began, James suffered cardiac arrest in July 2023 and was later revealed to have a congenital heart defect. He was cleared to return, and just last month, The Associated Press reported, citing sources, that he was medically cleared to play in the NBA.
James' NBA future could be determined Thursday when the second round of the draft begins.
Bronny James, No. 50, drives to the basket past Cam Spencer, left, during the 2024 NBA Basketball Draft Combine in Chicago on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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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 his own decisions as he enters his 22nd NBA season with the strong possibility of becoming a free agent next week. .
James' agent, Rich Paul he told ESPN last week that the notion of father and son playing together on a team is not a determining factor for either of them.
“LeBron has moved away from the idea of having to play with Bronny,” Paul told the outlet.
LeBron James, #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers, yells at his son, Bronny James, #6 of the USC Trojans, during Bronny's 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. No deal has been made that guarantees that if the Lakers draft Bronny at age 55, he [LeBron] “LeBron won't re-sign. If that were the case, it would force them to sign him at No. 17. We don't need leverage. The Lakers can sign Bronny and LeBron won't re-sign. LeBron won't go to Phoenix for a minimum contract either. We can rule that out now.”
Lakers selected Tennessee goal scorer Dalton Knecht with the 17th pick on Wednesday night. They'll have the 55th pick in the second round on Thursday.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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