The 2024 NBA Draft is upon us, and Los Angeles Lakers fans are anxious to see which prospect the Purple and Gold will choose to reinforce a team gunning for it all next season.
While this year’s draft isn’t highly rated compared to last year, several prospects can still positively impact the roster if the front office selects the right players. Since they don’t have a lot of cap space to work with, it will be difficult for them to find capable role players to support both LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
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As the team prepares for the draft, one of the biggest talking points for Lakers fans is whether Bronny James would end up with the Purple and Gold.
LeBron’s presence is a factor for the Lakers even considering the one-and-done USC Trojan, and other former players compared him to players like the late Kobe Bryant. However, one Laker legend thinks that the draft is more than just the son of a future Hall of Famer.
Los Angeles Lakers legend James Worthy dismisses hype surrounding Bronny James
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James Worthy is a well-respected voice within the Lakers organization. The former top pick of the 1982 Draft was a key component for the Showtime Lakers and was a dominant player in his own right. People usually listen whenever he talks about the Lakers or the draft.
In a move that may not surprise anyone, he brushed off the hype surrounding Bronny.
“Well, he’s the greatest young player ever right now, Bronny,” Worthy said jokingly. “That’s what I’m gonna say.”
Bronny James will not only have to deal with Worthy’s criticisms if he does get drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers. During his lone season with the Trojans, he averaged a disappointing 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists 36.6% shooting and 26.7% from three.
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Even if he has the athletic gifts of his father, he needs to make rapid improvements to his game if he wants to have a long and successful NBA career.
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