Bronny James went unselected on Day 1 of the 2024 NBA Draft.
All 30 picks went by on Wednesday night without LeBron’s son’s name being called, leaving his NBA future up in the air heading into Thursday’s draft festivities.
Bronny, 19, going undrafted in Round 1 wasn’t exactly a shock — he had been pegged as a likely second-round pick throughout the draft process.
He underwent just two individual workouts this summer with the Lakers and Suns, although he had opportunities to work out for other teams.
The Lakers passed up on Bronny at No. 17, opting to take Tennessee’s Dalton Knecht.
Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, Bronny’s agent, said he wouldn’t entertain two-way offers, instead requiring an NBA contract.
“This is nothing new,” Paul said, per ESPN. “The goal is to find a team that values your guy and try to push him to get there. It’s important to understand the context and realize that this has always been the strategy with many of my clients throughout the years, especially those in need of development like Bronny. My stuff is by design.”
Bronny had one underwhelming season at USC, averaging 4.8 points per game in 25 contests.
Bronny’s season, though, was impacted by a cardiac arrest that he suffered during preseason practices in July.
LeBron was sentimental on the morning of Day 1 on social media as his son hoped to kick off his NBA career.
“Not a feeling in the f-n world better than being around raising my boys to MEN!,” LeBron wrote on Instagram. “Pops over here getting emotional as hell just thinking about yall journey so far!
“Thank you both for allowing me to be your DAD and be apart of your compass through life’s trials and tribulations!”
The second round of the NBA Draft begins 4 pm on Thursday in Brooklyn.
