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USA Today via Reuters

It has been a long dark tunnel for Bronny James. But seems like there is finally a glimmer of hope for the former Trojan. Turns out that even though most of the draft projections don’t include him, he can still fulfill his father’s one long-standing wish. And that is, as LeBron James said, by earning a spot. Some of the pro league teams may still be interested in taking the younger James under their umbrella and ending his turmoil of reducing NIL value of $3.7m once and for all. One of them is Bron’s current team– the Los Angeles Lakers.

While there is no such claim yet, the Lakers have begun to prepare for the season when LeBron will bid his adieu. However, to make him end his elite NBA career as an Angelino will mean that he should stay with the team. And they have the perfect plan! According to a high-ranked team source, seems like the LA team just might add Bronny James to their roster next season, all to keep King James on the roster. With the 2024 NBA draft night soon approaching, a selection in a team will also mean that Bronny’s sinking NIL value will be behind him.

Even if he earns equal to what the lowest-earning Dmytro Skapintsev gets ($26,322 per year), he will only be adding more to his 10.5 million net worth. However, we are talking about the LA Lakers, a team that has swept away the title a total of 17 times, with 2020 being the most recent, in the association’s history. So, even if Bronny grabs the lowest paid salary in the Lakers and the lowest rookie salary for the 2024 batch, he will be earning an easy approximate 1.8 million per year. This will in turn complete LeBron’s wish.

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LeBron’s ultimate dream scenario with son Bronny James

Many of LeBron’s words have echoed through the NBA world for years. However, one that tops all is the fact that he wants to share the floor with his oldest son Bronny James. Hence, if the 6-ft-3 James gets into the Lakers, the 4x NBA champ will have his long-standing wish completed. However, it very much depends on what the two hoopers really want. Other competitors in the league are also focused on getting Bronny in order to get the 2023 NBA In-Season Tournament MVP.

Moreover, the fact that the LA star has not yet revealed whether he will use his player option for his last year or become a free agent. Hence, the cards may also read that he signs a longer stay with the Lakers and play alongside his son. Commenting on the fact, the standout guard for the Golden State Warriors had previously told TMZ, “Your daddy is LeBron James.” He also added, “I think it will do nothing but help him.” However, opposing the popular verdict, Austin Rivers had a contrasting analogy. The former Minnesota Timberwolves guard has played under his father in the Los Angeles Clippers. So, putting his views to the table, he said, “I don’t wanna see Bronny play with his dad. I really don’t. I just — I went through something similar. It was a very similar situation but also different.”

However, the bond between the Bronny James and LeBron is different and may result in better chances of wins. Currently, even at the age of 39, LeBron James is simply building his resume stronger with every passing day. But at the moment, seems like Bronny entering the professional league is best for his ever-dropping NIL value.

It will be interesting how these two turn the pages and ink their future.