With Bronny James still sitting on the board during Day 2 of the 2024 NBA Draft, it left the door open to a potentially wild turn of events. For example, a team like the Boston Celtics could’ve taken the young man for “ransom.”
However, ex-Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers may have just taken a needle to that spiteful balloon.
During ESPN’s draft show, Myers succinctly explained the current situation with Bronny. If a non-Los Angeles Lakers team drafts Bronny in the second round, then LeBron James’ agent, Rich Paul, has threatened them that Bronny will go play Australia instead of reporting to his new NBA team.
If I’m being candid, that doesn’t sound like a strategy someone would bluff about.
If it is true, it’s quite a gambit to try to ensure that Bronny plays with his dad in the NBA. However, given the tremendous influence Paul has on the league with Klutch Sports, it’s probably going to work:
"Rich Paul is calling teams, don't take Bronny James … if you take him, he's going to Australia." 😳
Bob Myers on Bronny James' draft status 👀 pic.twitter.com/p6mWNMAjma
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) June 27, 2024
At this point, if Myers’ claim is fact, I’m not sure if it’s worth it for another team to draft Bronny. With the Lakers and Paul seemingly so hellbent on getting him on the roster, it might just be best to let L.A. conduct its desired business.
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