The Bronny James sweepstakes have begun. After years of wishing for it, LeBron James might finally get to see his dream come true. As Bronny gets set to begin his college career with USC, his NBA prospects continue to grow brighter. While most people assumed that the union would take place on James’ current Lakers or his hometown Cavaliers, it seems like fate has a different destination in mind. And LeBron has taken notice. As the future remains ever in doubt about LeBron, is there a new twist in the tale?
In a new mock draft from ESPN for the 2024 season, the Atlanta Hawks select Bronny James with pick 17. And that has caught the eyes of many.
Is LeBron James returning to the East Coast?
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After 7 seasons with the Cleveland Cavaliers, LeBron James shocked the sporting world and moved to the Miami Heat in 2010. While he received considerable heat for the move, it eventually paid dividends with 2 championships in 4 years. It seems like a return to the region is imminent.
For years, LeBron has made his intentions clear. For a player with a resume comparable to the best of them, there are hardly any “goals” left to accomplish. But, for LeBron, the mission’s been clear for a long time. Since Bronny showed promise, the King?has made his intentions of suiting up with his son clear.
With Atlanta looking like a potential suitor, a union of LeBron and the Hawks isn’t far-fetched. And, it seems like Atlanta’s superstar PG Trae Young is on board with the idea.
Just imagine pic.twitter.com/YGKkJPGnne
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) June 28, 2023
“Talk soon,”?he commented on the above-mentioned post. While his exploits against the New York Knicks, and the villain image along with it take the spotlight, the two-time All-Star has been the Hawks’ leader in points and assists the past 3 seasons. The last time James teamed up with a dynamic guard, Cleveland got its first title in 50 years. Perhaps a similar fate awaits the Hawks.
Well, the fans seem to feel otherwise. After trading away John Collins for cheap, it seems like the Hawks might be in teardown mode. As the fans put it, is a trade for Young on the horizon? Perhaps, for the NBA’s resident King?
Fans don’t believe Trae Young has a long future in Atlanta
Most fans seemed to believe that a potential move for James to the Hawks would involve Trae himself. One fan commented, “You’re getting traded for Bron.”
Bro… YOURE GONNA BE THE ONE THATS GETTING TRADED
— Rick Stevenson (@RickkESPN) June 28, 2023
https://twitter.com/davidking_og/status/1673951838696030208?s=20
Some fans seem to think the Hawks are planning ahead for the same, with the amount of cap space they generated in the Collins trade.
Hawks clearing space for Lebron……
— Mark Anthony (@MarkAnth0nyyy) June 28, 2023
Most carried on the trend of a Trae trade, implying that he would be a member of the Los Angeles Lakers by then.
Dont get ur hopes up. Ull b a laker by then 😭
— Himmy Neutron 🚀🩺 (@krzystoph24) June 28, 2023
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Some fans, however, still had some wishful thinking left in them.
— Central Falcões (@CentralFalcoes) June 28, 2023
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While a team-up between Bron and Trae would certainly make for must-see TV, the union appears outlandish. However, 13 years ago, so did a move to the Miami Heat. While fans dismiss the idea, you can never know with LeBron James. What do you think? Does LeBron become a member of the Atlanta Hawks?
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