This is one of the most intriguing storylines to follow in parallel with the NBA: the evolution of Bronny James, with whom the father LeBron cherishes the crazy hope of one day sharing the grounds. The good news ? It is possible, and we explain how – with a franchise already well positioned at the time.
It’s no longer a secret for many people: LeBron James dreams of being in the league at the same time as Bronny James, achieving a resounding first all-time. If few doubts remain about the longevity of the King, there are some on the ability of his offspring to reach the NBA. Fortunately, the latest news is reassuring.
Thanks to a good growth spurt and good performances, Bronny completed a convincing freshman season in an ultra-tough Sierra Canyon team, where he is far from the first option. The site NBA Draft Room gives him 12th place in his mock draft, a sign that at this stage, the NBA dream is indeed on the right track.
Assuming therefore that the Young King joins the North American league, two possibilities then arise. The first and most likely: to play in a different franchise than LeBron’s. The second ? Playing on the same team, which, as crazy as it sounds, and well and truly possible!
If the league abolishes the famous one-and-done rule and allows young prospects to arrive in the NBA without going through college, which seems likely, Bronny would be eligible for the 2023 Draft.
2023, as luck does things well, also marks the date of LeBron’s end of contract with the Lakers. At 39 years old, and with the immensity of his career behind him, the then free agent King could afford one last pleasure by signing in the franchise which will have drafted his son a few weeks earlier … And wherever it is, nobody would refuse such a publicity stunt, or even, for purely basketball reasons, a veteran James at least!
The plausible destination of this dream scenario remains to be seen, but it is still too early to say. What we do know, however, is that the Thunder will have 4 first-round picks in the 2023 vintage. Therefore, statistically, Oklahoma is the franchise that has the most chances of picking Bronny James.
You will understand, the planets will have to align for James father & son to realize the dream of a lifetime. But if all goes well, it is a possibility that should certainly not be overlooked.
While waiting to become the first father-son duo to hit the same NBA floor, Bronny and LeBron James each have their work cut out for them. A sophomore season to progress on one side, a back-to-back to seek out on the other: reveries will wait … but remain there, in the back of your mind.
