What will the Golden State Warriors do with the No. 52 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft?
In ESPN’s latest 2024 NBA mock draft, the Warriors are predicted to use their No. 52 pick on Bronny James, the eldest son of long-time Golden State rival and current Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James.
As of May 31, the Warriors don’t have any workouts scheduled with the younger James, according to Jason Dumas of KRON 4 News.
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James, 19, had a challenging first and only collegiate season at USC, averaging 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists on 36.6-percent shooting from the field and 26.7 percent on 3-pointers.
Despite these struggles, James’ lineage as the son of one of the greatest athletes and basketball players of all time keeps him in the spotlight.
NBA scouts appreciate his tenacity, athleticism, and potential to become a hyper-active defender akin to Davion Mitchell, capable of making just crossing halfcourt a challenge for opponents.
Draymond Green, a long-time Warrior and admirer of the James family, expressed his support for Bronny on “The Draymond Green Show” in April, hinting at what Golden State might be considering for the June 26 draft.
“Yes, I think Bronny will be a successful player in the NBA,” Green, a Klutch Sports athlete, declared. “At worst, Bronny is an NBA-level defender that can knock a shot down … a 3-and-D guy — we got those all over the NBA. [He] can pressure the ball and … at worst, be a backup point guard that can pick up full-court, that can put pressure on another team’s lead guard [and] can come in and change the tempo on the defensive end.”
Bronny James declared for the draft on April 5 and had until May 29 to withdraw his name.
He upheld the decision to bet on himself.
Beyond his potential as a player, drafting James could also attract his father to the team.
If the Warriors were to bring Bronny to the Bay, there’s a real possibility that LeBron James might follow, creating a historic father-son duo in the NBA.
The prospect of LeBron and Bronny suiting up for the Warriors at Chase Center in San Francisco is tantalizing, especially considering their mutual admiration for superstar Steph Curry.
As of now, ESPN believes Bronny is destined to be a Warrior, but there’s no telling where either James will call home at the start of the 2024-25 NBA season.
