The case Bronny James is so special that rumors are multiplying on its subject as the Draft approaches.
Why did LeBron James' son only do two workouts, with the Lakers (17th and 55th picks) and the Suns (22nd pick)? His agent, Rich Paul, responds to ESPN that it is an assumed and thoughtful strategy.
“It’s not new”explains the boss of Klutch Sports. “The goal is to find a team that likes your guy and try to get him there. It's important to understand the context and realize that this has always been the strategy for many of my clients over the years, especially those who needed to grow like Bronny. What I do is thoughtful. »
Rich Paul also assures that there should be no other workouts for Bronny James between now and the Draft. But the agent says Phoenix's interest in the son has nothing to do with the father…
Minnesota, Dallas and Toronto also interested?
“LeBron doesn’t care about playing with Bronny anymore” he explains bluntly. “If it happens, it happens. If it doesn't happen, too bad. There is no tacit agreement that guarantees that if the Lakers get Bronny at 55th, he [LeBron] will sign there again. If that were the case, I'd force them to take him with the 17th pick. We don't need leverage. The Lakers can very well select Bronny without LeBron re-signing there. And LeBron won't be going to Phoenix on the minimum contract either. We can rule this out right now. »
In any case, the agent is convinced that his client, despite doubts about his rating, will obtain a guaranteed contract.
“There are other teams that love Bronny. Minnesota, Dallas, Toronto. If it's not the Lakers, it will be another club. Minnesota would like to test Bronny, but I don't know who the owners will be. Nico Harrison (Mavericks GM) is like an uncle to Bronny. If the Lakers don't take him with the 55th pick, Dallas will take him with the 58th pick and give him a guaranteed contract. Masai (Ujiri, the president of the Raptors) loves him. He could take it sight unseen with the 31st pick. These teams don’t rely on workouts.”
