The Los Angeles Lakers picked LeBron James’ son Bronny at No. 55 in the 2024 NBA Draft Getty The ex-USC guard will link up with dad LeBron on the Lakers, becoming the first-ever father-son duo in NBA history Getty Bronny missed out on millions of dollars having had to wait until the second round to be selected, though Alamy
Bronny , 18, had to wait until the end of the second round to learn his fate.
The 6-foot-2 guard’s dream came true hearing his name called after a strong pre-draft process that boosted his stock.
Lakers vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka could be seen triumphantly shaking hands with members of his front office after drafting Bronny.
LeBron’s younger son, Bryce, posted a video of the moment his sibling’s selection was officially announced by deputy commissioner Mark Tatum.
In the clip, the emotional Lakers guard could be seen choking back tears – as did his mother, Savannah.
Bronny later said in an Instagram story he was “beyond blessed” to be joining the organization.
Bronny’s draft position was one of the biggest unknowns of the already unpredictable 2024 draft because of LeBron’s previous remarks about potentially teaming up with his son in the NBA .
The ex-USC star ended up working out for the Lakers and Phoenix Suns only.
And while he was widely expected to end up in Los Angeles, reports maintained that Phoenix had an interest in the young James.
That raised questions about whether one of the teams would try to pounce early and select Bronny in the first round.
The unlikely scenario never materialized and the guard was still on the board on Day 2, costing him a lot of money.
Teams have to offer their first-round picks a salary in accordance with the rookie scale contract.
No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher will ink a four-year deal worth about $57 million with the Atlanta Hawks.
2024 NBA Draft order - lottery picks
Atlanta Hawks
Washington Wizards
Houston Rockets (via Brooklyn)
San Antonio Spurs
Detroit Pistons
Charlotte Hornets
Portland Trail Blazers
San Antonio Spurs (via Toronto)
Memphis Grizzlies
Utah Jazz
Chicago Bulls
Oklahoma City Thunder (via Houston)
Sacramento Kings
Portland Trail Blazers (via Golden State)
Although the values of the contract drop with the draft order, Boston Celtics rookie Baylor Scheierman should still pocket at least $5 million per year after going at No. 30 to wrap up the first round.
But second-round picks aren’t subject to the same salary restrictions and typically sign for the league minimum or ink a two-year deal.
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