All eyes are on Bronny James heading into the second spherical of the 2024 NBA draft on Thursday, and there is reportedly an expectation that the previous USC guard will stay on the West Coast.

In line with The Athletic’s Sam Vecenie, “It is seen as probably by sources who signify opposing groups throughout the league that the Lakers will choose Bronny James within the second spherical of the 2024 NBA draft.”

James solely held predraft exercises with the Lakers and Phoenix Suns in latest weeks. As of now, the Suns haven’t got a decide within the second spherical, leaving the door open for Los Angeles to pick out the teen.

B/R’s Jonathan Wasserman predicted in his second-round mock draft that the Lakers would use their decide to pick out James, which might unite him along with his legendary father LeBron James.

Vecenie added that regardless of the 19-year-old’s abilities, there are nonetheless issues about his effectiveness on the skilled degree.

“James has potential as a defender and shooter, however he struggles to deal with the ball at a excessive sufficient degree to play level guard at 6’1″,” Vecenie acknowledged. “I’ve an Exhibit 10 grade on him and do not see him as draftable, however the odds appear good that he’ll hear his identify known as. We’ll see if that involves fruition.”

After touchdown a prime prospect like Knecht within the first spherical, the Lakers can afford to take an opportunity on a developmental prospect like James. It could additionally fulfill his dad’s longtime purpose of sharing the ground along with his son.