According to a report from The Athletic’s Shams Charania, 19-year-old Bronny James, the son of NBA superstar LeBron James, is planning to visit only a few teams ahead of the upcoming NBA draft – his father’s Los Angeles Lakers and the Phoenix Suns.
Charania revealed that the Suns, who hold the 22nd overall pick, are seriously considering Bronny as an option at that selection. “The Suns have the No. 22 overall pick in the draft, and he’s under consideration there among a lot of players at 22,” Charania said on the Run It Back FanDuel TV show.
The analyst went on to explain that Bronny’s draft position will likely come down to the “developmental plan” of the team that selects him, as well as the guaranteed money offered, whether that’s in the late first round or early second round.
Interestingly, Charania noted that Bronny is expected to visit only “two or three teams,” and the Lakers and Suns are among them. This aligns with the long-standing speculation that LeBron James may want to play alongside his son before retiring.
Bronny’s lone season of college basketball at USC was somewhat of a disappointment, as he averaged just 4.8 points in 19.4 minutes per game. However, his NBA draft stock remаins intriguing, especially for teams like the Lakers and Suns who could provide him with a strong developmental environment.
As the draft approaches next month, all eyes will be on where Bronny James lands and whether he ends up joining forces with his father in Los Angeles or elsewhere in the league.