In the latest episode of the podcast “The Herd,” host Colin Cowherd made some bold statements about Bronny James, a former USC Trojans guard, being selected by the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft. The sports anchor revealed that the main reason the 19-year-old guard was drafted by the Lakers was because of his father, LeBron James. He also gave examples of the Milwaukee Bucks star player Giannis Antetokounmpo’s brother, Thanasis, and mentioned that Thanasis never had a start for the Milwaukee Bucks; he’s on their bench.
“The only reason he would get drafted is because his dad is LeBron… Giannis’ brother [Thanasis] never had a start for the Milwaukee Bucks. He’s on their bench.” Cowherd said.
The Lakers Have Announced Bronny James’s Jersey Number
After much speculation, Bronny James has finally been selected by the Lakers with the 55th pick in the second round of the NBA Draft, putting an end to all the rumors. The 19-year-old guard will finally play alongside his father, LeBron James, on the same team. However, King James also wanted the same thing, as he revealed during an interview that he wanted to play with his son before retirement.
On Friday, the Lakers announced the jersey number for Bronny, who experienced a cardiac arrest during a game in July 2023. The Lakers revealed that the former USC Trojans guard will wear the number 9 jersey, joining the ranks of legendary players who also wore the same number.
Since joining the Lakers, Bronny has been consistently in the spotlight, with many NBA analysts and players sharing their opinions on the matter. Some praise the Lakers’ decision, while others criticize Bronny and label him a product of nepotism, implying that LeBron James was the reason behind his selection.
