Bronny James’s decision to stay in the 2024 NBA Draft has become a major talking point.
Will a team take a chance on the USC guard, who averaged less than five points per game in his lone college season?
The consensus is, “Yes,” although his landing spot remains uncertain. Stephen A. Smith weighed in this week, suggesting a surprising team: the Dallas Mavericks.
“Here’s a newsflash, what I’ve also heard. Bronny James may not make it to the Lakers’ second-round pick. If a team like the Dallas Mavericks can position themselves to get him in the second round, they’ll take him. Because LeBron said he wants to go where his son goes. If you’re the Dallas Mavericks and you have Kyrie, Luka, and LeBron James is willing to come to Big D, that might be the first time something is more popular than the Cowboys.”
These comments were made on the Stephen A. Smith Show on Tuesday and have since sparked discussions on social media. Could it happen?
Not only does Smith believe the Mavericks could outmaneuver the Lakers to draft Bronny, but he also thinks it could entice LeBron James to move to Dallas. This would pair the father-son duo with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, creating one of the most formidable backcourts in basketball.
Of course, this scenario might require LeBron to take a pay cut after leaving the Lakers. How much does he want to play with Bronny?
Recent reports from ESPN’s Brian Windhorst suggest that playing on the same team as his son is not LeBron James’s immediate priority, though the superstar has publicly expressed his desire to do so.
Could it happen in Dallas? Stephen A. Smith believes it’s a possibility!
