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Bronny James’ draft entry and the rumors of landing with the Los Angeles Lakers are the strongest among current draft rumors and picks. Recently, NBA analyst Stephen A. Smith revealed how LeBron James’ son dramatically got the slot where the Lakers got the pick. It all happened after his performance at the Combine in Chicago last month. Still, it seemed like a setup to Smith. Though Stephen seemed disappointed with LeBron using his name to get his son into the league, it looks right to NFL legend Channing Crowder. While discussing Bronny James’ probable entry into the league through nepotism, Crowder expressed his opinion on the YouTube show ‘The Pivot Podcast.’

“I love the nepotism because it happens in the world but not a lot for black people, “ former NFL linebacker candidly stated. However, the 40-year-old further stated that it’s not just about the entry but also the performance. If Bronny gets to land a place in the Los Angeles Lakers, he will be going against the best in the league. This includes the likes of Anthony Edwards. But if it’s just about the opportunity, it was perfectly normal for Crowder, as he further said, “Just to get your foot in the door, it has been happening, I would say for non-black people forever.”

But the NFL legend also shared the consequences if Bronny did not perform in the league as expected. Though his numbers are not that great, a big name still carries big responsibilities. Therefore, the penalties will be big; as Channing added, “If you don’t do your thing, they’re gonna cut your a**, and they’re gonna say you’re not good enough to play in this league.” It’s true because leagues like the NBA demand results in exchange for investments, whoever it may be. But Rich Paul is trying his best to get Bronny into the league.

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Amid union rumors with daddy LeBron, Bronny James might join Stephen Curry!

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Despite various rumors of Bronny James uniting with his father at the Lakers, the other teams also have a chance to get the 19-year-old. After the Lakers, Phoenix Suns is a potential spot for LeBron’s son. According to Shams Charania, Bronny is just doing workouts with two teams, the Suns and the Lakers. However, a third name is expected to join the competition for the young prospect. It is the Golden State Warriors from the Western Conference who have a potential claim over the 19-year-old.

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Bronny got drafted at 52nd overall by the Golden State Warriors in ESPN’s latest mock draft. It is the closest to the Lakers’ pick. The Los Angeles Lakers have got pick three selections right after the Warriors pick. If the Warriors’ front office shows interest in Bronny’s potential, the latter could join Stephen Curry and his Big Three.

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But for now, the biggest shot is in the bag of Rob Pelinka’s front office. Expectedly, he would do everything in his power to bind LeBron James through his son. Even if things go out of control, he might have figured out a way to get everything done. Until a progressive update in the Bronny James’ case, watch out for what Shaq’s ex-agent, Leonard Armato, shared about the marketing genius. This is detailed in the following video.