Bronny James is now a Los Angeles Laker. Here’s what lies ahead in his NBA career
New York TimesNEW YORK — For Bronny James, the anticipation is over. 1 pick, James was the draft’s main attraction, going 55th overall to the Los Angeles Lakers, his father’s team. The moment Bronny James was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers 🙌 🎥 _justbryce/IG pic.twitter.com/lnaTFSWabB — The Athletic June 27, 2024 While the hype will continue, and the fishbowl will follow him to the league, James’ actual life in the NBA is about to be pretty ordinary. And NBA history should be made in a Lakers uniform.” Bronny James’ first time on a court in a Lakers uniform might be July 6, when the Lakers open a three-game slate at the California Classic Summer League with a matchup against the Sacramento Kings. A player drafted as low as James would be lucky to get into an NBA game as a rookie, let alone break through into a team’s rotation.