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The Lakers might be interested in drafting LeBron James’ son in an effort to keep the superstar in LA.
On Monday night, the Lakers were eliminated from the first round of the playoffs by the Denver Nuggets.
After the game, LeBron, who has a player option this Summer, refused to answer a question regarding his future with the Lakers.
Was there any thought that tonight was your last game with the Lakers?
LeBron James: “I’m not going to answer that.” pic.twitter.com/tOySUdsmbI
— Ben Golliver (@BenGolliver) April 30, 2024
According to a report by The Athletic’s Shams Charania, the Lakers are open to drafing Bronny James if it means LeBron comes back for another season.
Via The Athletic
What’s more, team sources say the Lakers are very open to the prospect of helping LeBron fulfill his dream of playing with his son Bronny by potentially drafting him.
His hard-to-handicap NBA future remains a topic of great debate, but rival teams believe it is not a matter of if he is a draft pick, but whether the selection range, location and fit are enough to keep him in the draft.
As for his father, the Lakers want him back — badly — and the potential of the 39-year-old LeBron returning remains the most likely scenario.
Last month, Bronny declared for the NBA draft after one season at USC. NBA scouts believe that LeBron’s eldest son probably needs another year in college to develop his jump shot.
It’ll be interesting to see what happens, considering LeBron will decide whether to play another season for the Lakers a few days after the NBA draft.