"He wants to get it done even if it's just for a week" - James Worthy thinks the Lakers are taking Bronny James in the 2024 Draft
In his latest appearance on the "Dan Patrick Show," James Worthy discussed why he believes Bronny James will end up with the Los Angeles Lakers. According to the Hall of Famer, it's the organization's way of making LeBron James' wishes of playing with his son come true.
"Yeah, I could. I don't want to say, unfortunately, but it's just the way the league has grown to the trend of what's happening, social media, load management, there's so much going on. I think LeBron stands in the same as like Griffin Sr. and Griffin Jr., Gordy Howe and his sons. He wants to get it done, even if it's just for a week. So I can see them being on the Laker team or G-League, and then there's a big national game coming in the following weeks, then there you have it. Son and father playing, so yeah," Worthy said.
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The legendary forward didn't specify whether he was guessing or not regarding the Lakers' moves this offseason. Los Angeles has the 17th pick in this year's draft, so Bronny can be selected just outside the lottery.
There have already been reports that James's firstborn son is only considering the Lakers and the Phoenix Suns, who have the 22nd pick in this year's draft. According to The Athletic's Shams Charania, those are the only two teams he's worked out for.
As unfortunate as it sounds for Bronny, both of these teams might only be interested in him due to his dad. Last month, reports emerged that the Suns might draft Bronny in hopes of acquiring LeBron and pairing him up with Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal. The same is the case with the Lakers as they are reportedly looking to draft Bronny to keep LeBron—who still hasn't opted in his contract—in Los Angeles.
While nothing is set in stone, what's clear for now is that Bronny will not settle for a two-way contract. The goal for the USC product is to further develop his game in the pros, whether by playing in the G-League or the NBA.
Bronny's development
There's been a lot of doubt surrounding Bronny since he declared for the draft early this year. After all, the 6'1 guard didn't have the best freshman year after posting just 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists in 19.4 minutes in 25 games.
But ultimately, Bronny and his circle believe that he has what it takes to thrive in the NBA. Whether that's going to take five or ten years, the 19-year-old is focused on doing everything he can to create his own legacy.
