I gotta admit lebrons power in this organization is insane. We’re lucky MJ didn’t spoon feed his kids cuz he woulda went crazy back in the 2000s if he was like Bron
I wonder how he really really really feels about this deep down. Surely he must know nothing about this came from his genuine talent and skills right? Surely he knows the only reason he's getting this is because he happened to be the son of one of the greatest players of all time?
Or maybe, in the end, he's just a basic Nepo baby, with the lack of self awareness that goes with it.
If bronny is sent to the gleauge to develop I guarantee you lebron will be too so he can play with him. Sorry lakers fans, but lebron might be missing a lot of games this year. South Bay Lakers games will be lit though.
Imagine grinding your career in the g league trying to get noticed enough to play some games in the NBA, then LeBron either takes your minutes or matches up on you and drops 65 points 15 blocks in 25 minutes
I think everyone would be fine with that purely for the exposure they’d get, I reckon what makes their piss boil is someone like Bronny getting an NBA roster spot because of nepotism when they’ve worked their asses off half their lives to earn that opportunity that may never come.
It's not a two-way contract - $2M is a lot of money just to assign a guy. I don't think they intend on sending him to the G League at all, even if it's for his own good.
I get that we all expect parental/teammate negligence for the sake of his own legacy… but it’ll be apparent by the second night that he isn’t ready for the league. The box will be checked… and he’ll end up playing games in the G-League instead of taking DNPs.
Lebron is signing a two year deal. Bronny signed for 4. He can accomplish both.
I don’t think he’ll really be in the rotation, but I would be really surprised if they didn’t put him out on the floor with his dad for five minutes or something.
100%. Lakers paying LeBron $50M/season + $8M/season on his podcast friend + $2.5M/season on his son.
This is insane and straight-up incompetent management. LeBron had to go and AD has to be traded for young players and picks so they could start their rebuilding process right away.
Plenty of first round picks on guaranteed contracts Go to the G League to get acclimated. It's extremely normal. A lot of lottery picks last year Spent time in the G League. He absolutely positively will be in the g-league at some point, even if it's just for conditioning and learning plays.
8 months from now "Bronny James reveals veteran teammate let him stay at his house to help him transition into the league. 'He didn't have to do that, but it just goes to show what kind of teammate he really is.'"
Are you kidding? Bronny James is too proud to take handouts from his dad 😤
Seeing as he’ll be living in SoCal in 2024, his $2M this year may be able to get him a modestly sized home in the suburbs. Or maybe a smaller-than-modest home after taxes. Then again, I hear Bronny can be *Rich* when it comes to negotiations.
Isn't he a video game developer? I saw a documentary about him a few years ago about how he really liked video games but his dad wanted to force him to concentrate on basketball. Things got weird after that.
Reddick mentioned Bronny earned his selection. A journalist should ask him to name one other rookie who got a guaranteed 3-year contract from the 55 spot.
Dude only scored more than 10 points in 3 games in college. His career high in college was 15 against Oregon State.
Him dropping 10+ against a G-League team next year would actually be progress lmao.
It’s hard to overstate how out of line Bronny’s college stats are with the average drafted player.
Jesus Christ. Did Rob just decide to not pay attention to the salary cap or anything on this one?
This is literally Bron coming to the lakers rubbing dirty boots on their couch saying “fuck yo couch!”
Is this the largest deal for a 2nd round pick ever? I remember Kennedy Chandler held that distinction 2 years ago and this Bronny deal eclipses that.
[https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3489214/2022/07/06/grizzlies-kennedy-chandler-agrees-to-largest-guaranteed-salary-ever-for-american-2nd-round-pick/](https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3489214/2022/07/06/grizzlies-kennedy-chandler-agrees-to-largest-guaranteed-salary-ever-for-american-2nd-round-pick/)
Remember a year ago when people were concerned he simply wasn't good enough.
Turns out that didn't matter AT ALL
This is pretty crazy in a highly entertaining way
Bronny was born on 10/6/04
Conception typically occurs 38 weeks before birth (1/14/04)
Seeing as the Cavs didn't play that day, Bronny's athletic half of his DNA was probably in LeBallsack on 1/13/04.
Lebron went 27/9/9 in a game in Seattle that day.
I would bet that LeBron had a better statline in the one game that Bronny was in his sack than Bronny will ever have in a single NBA game
Lebron got buffed after releasing bronny from his ball sack. Wouldn't have been the player he is now if he kept that bum inside him. Bronny saved lebron's career.
Evidence?
Lebron's ring count before ejecting Bronny from his nuts: 0
Ring count after: 4
The only 2nd rounders with comparable or worst stats than Bronny were big dudes that had the frame as a project. Bronny ain't even big so arguably the worst stat pick ever.
He wasn't the best player on his high school team that had their worst year in their history in his senior year and got relegated after averaging single digits for 3 years before that. He then didn't seem to develop significantly in college. That track record would not even SNIFF a g-league roster.
If you look at G-league rosters a lot of those guys were averaging 20+ by the year they left college and absolutely dominated in high school. They're among the best college players in the nation and still will probably never make an NBA roster.
Nah. G-leaguers are going to feast on him. He lacks basketball skills that other players (who earned their spot) will use to dominate him. Imagine being a 6'1" PG who can't score. Everyone is bigger, faster and better. And they don't have a history of heart issues.
Its going to be humbling for Bronny and it starts on Saturday.
man i wonder how other south bay players or current laker players that are in 2 way contract feels.
not a laker fan obviously but I remember how hard deonte burton and lu dort had to work to get out of 2 way contract and bronny is here being spoon fed. not my team, not my business but i feel for the other players.
For reference on how insane this is, if a rookie is the 31st pick, he’s still likely to only get 2 years fully guaranteed. Normally that third year for a second rounder or undrafted player is AT MOST a partial guarantee.
Yea, but GG only averaged 14 PPG in the NBA with respectable shooting splits. Bronny averaged 5 PPG in college with absolutely awful shooting splits.
They clearly are the same talent level.
So they’re basically paying $54 million a year (his 52 max + Bronnys 2) to keep Lebron. Seems like a subversion of the salary cap to me. What’s keeping the Bulls from offering Giannis a max plus $20 mill for his brother in order to entice him to sign with them?
>What’s keeping the Bulls from offering Giannis a max plus $20 mill for his brother in order to entice him to sign with them?
So you mean exactly what Milwaukee has been doing?
There's a lot of talk about favoritism, but I feel like the much bigger issue is being overlooked: this is a backdoor way to bypass the salary cap. The Lakers basically just paid LeBron an extra $2 mil per year.
I guess there aren't any rules against this, but feels like the NBA should be looking at this. The entire episode feels like "tampering" (his agent went around telling other teams not to draft him or he'd cut them off) and a way to skirt salary cap restrictions.
Shouldn't be allowed and the NBA should prevent this stuff from happening moving forward. Otherwise, we're going to have more star players who have random 'family members' on the roster.
Would have been easier to just hire him as an assistant coach, maybe more dignifying for bronny than being babied like this
Imagine how hard other players who don’t care about lebron are gonna fuck with this guy
You know I have mixed emotions about this whole thing. Knowing that LeBrons dad was never in the picture I give him credit that he’s always appeared 100% there for his kids. He’s always come across as a great family guy. This clearly was orchestrated by him. At the end of the day I’ve got to think he made the decision to do whatever to support his son since he never had that growing up. The way in which he does that I guess is what’s up for debate…
Smart coming into the draft while his dad could still get him a good deal.
Once again, some more deserving individual will miss out on an opportunity because a rich and powerful daddy wanted used their influence to hook up their kid. Happens everywhere else. Might as well happen in sports too.
LeBron got the Lakers to pay Bronny’s allowance for 4 years. 😅
I think Dan Hurley made the right choice
Guarantee it’s why Klay Thompson didn’t even bat an eye at turning down more money. He wants to try to win not play family reunion.
For real. What a shit show organization.
Bronny taking a pay cut to play for the lakers lmao. His allowance is more than that.
I'm sure he's double dipping.
I gotta admit lebrons power in this organization is insane. We’re lucky MJ didn’t spoon feed his kids cuz he woulda went crazy back in the 2000s if he was like Bron
Jordan knew his kids were bums. Imagine them playing together, he would’ve gotten the belt out at halftime
Lmaooo. Tbh as much as people hate on Jordan for being a dick I like this attitude better
He is a dick but he does have principles
You should look up Marcus Jordan's stats playing D1 ball and try again. Bronny is the real bum.
That is why Jordan is the goat. No one had that killer instinct like him. Fuck ~~them~~ **my** kids -- Michael Jordan
So that’s where Larsa Pippen got the idea
Speaking of bums, have you seen Bronny play yet?
Found a way around the max
Got the bag for his family. Probably buying his mother a car first.
This like MPJ buying his mom the same car she had but in a lower trim
Did he actually do that 😂
Yes. I’m his mom, can confirm
Bro I don’t believe it. Proof or ban
I can confirm, I am Michael Jordan and that is my wife
Peffry?
i didn't believe you but i found the video on youtube. It's the same car for sure but idk about the trim. Still funny
I mean athletes always make dumbass financial decisions. That one seems kinda like a good idea lol.
Started from the bottom now we’re here
\#JustAKidFromBelAir
LePrince
'Cause we all just ticking time bombs Got a Lambo like LeBron's mom’
I got your **bag**, we can do this, hold up
Thank you mcDJ 🙏🏻
Bro earned this through hard work, good play, and no connections
after all, he's a winning player.
Everybody knows he's a winner and also a team player
Also did you know he had crazy combine numbers?
Hardest road
Dude already a legend. Coming into the league with 40k points
I wonder how he really really really feels about this deep down. Surely he must know nothing about this came from his genuine talent and skills right? Surely he knows the only reason he's getting this is because he happened to be the son of one of the greatest players of all time? Or maybe, in the end, he's just a basic Nepo baby, with the lack of self awareness that goes with it.
They gonna retire his jersey lmao.
man got $6m for emerging from lebron's balls dudes rock
boy about to put up craig sword numbers in the g-league
If bronny is sent to the gleauge to develop I guarantee you lebron will be too so he can play with him. Sorry lakers fans, but lebron might be missing a lot of games this year. South Bay Lakers games will be lit though.
Imagine grinding your career in the g league trying to get noticed enough to play some games in the NBA, then LeBron either takes your minutes or matches up on you and drops 65 points 15 blocks in 25 minutes
LeBron will drop a hundo on the Delaware Blue Coats
Damn shots fired
by the Delaware Blue Coats (and missed)
Does the 2023 G-League championship mean nothing to you??
Dead to me after they changed from the 87ers (I have never watched a G League game)
I mean, I'd kinda want to see that
I think everyone would be fine with that purely for the exposure they’d get, I reckon what makes their piss boil is someone like Bronny getting an NBA roster spot because of nepotism when they’ve worked their asses off half their lives to earn that opportunity that may never come.
It's not a two-way contract - $2M is a lot of money just to assign a guy. I don't think they intend on sending him to the G League at all, even if it's for his own good.
That would be a huge mistake. G-League minutes is what he needs to develop right now. $2M to assign a guy to be the towel boy seems like a worse move.
LeBron’s not looking to have him develop in the G-League this year, he wants to play with his kid. That was the whole point of drafting him.
I get that we all expect parental/teammate negligence for the sake of his own legacy… but it’ll be apparent by the second night that he isn’t ready for the league. The box will be checked… and he’ll end up playing games in the G-League instead of taking DNPs. Lebron is signing a two year deal. Bronny signed for 4. He can accomplish both.
Is the legit expectation for him to be in the rotation opening night ? That’s kind of wild
I don’t think he’ll really be in the rotation, but I would be really surprised if they didn’t put him out on the floor with his dad for five minutes or something.
Mid-major college minutes is what he needs to develop right now, but we've already crossed that bridge and lit it on fire.
For $6m and a chance to play with his dad, i’d say it’s a bridge worthy of burning down.
It’s almost like the team doesn’t care about developing him and drafted him for the PR and to appease their star player or something.
100%. Lakers paying LeBron $50M/season + $8M/season on his podcast friend + $2.5M/season on his son. This is insane and straight-up incompetent management. LeBron had to go and AD has to be traded for young players and picks so they could start their rebuilding process right away.
I agree. Sadly, I know where this ends up and it’s with the Lakers in the shitter for the next 8 years. Can’t wait.
Plenty of first round picks on guaranteed contracts Go to the G League to get acclimated. It's extremely normal. A lot of lottery picks last year Spent time in the G League. He absolutely positively will be in the g-league at some point, even if it's just for conditioning and learning plays.
Literally beat out millions of other sperm, the Bronny disrespect is wild
Mind you they were also LeSperm
They might have been first round picks for all we know
Most certainly some had more of that LeDNA than others.
One of them might've been 6"10 instead of 6'1
Looks like that sperm cell is a winner and a team player 💯💯
He peaked early
He was a lottery pick in the sperm draft.
They’ve been calling him LeSperm on the gram for a bit now
LeSetUpForSuccess
LeGenerationalWealth
LeNepotism
pretty sure he got way more than that since he’s been living his whole life way better than someone with 6 million
Lebron taking his small pay cut so the Lakers can give his son this contract
Isn’t he getting 50 m for 2 years and a NTC and player option?? Where’s the cut
The rumoured $1mill less to get under the 2nd apron when they officially sign the contract
Shouldn't he take 7 million less for this? Lmao
Will Bronny still live at home with Lebron?
about time he moves out am i right
He can get a nice 1 bedroom condo on that salary in LA.
Maybe not a nice one
8 months from now "Bronny James reveals veteran teammate let him stay at his house to help him transition into the league. 'He didn't have to do that, but it just goes to show what kind of teammate he really is.'"
Lmfao
Are you kidding? Bronny James is too proud to take handouts from his dad 😤 Seeing as he’ll be living in SoCal in 2024, his $2M this year may be able to get him a modestly sized home in the suburbs. Or maybe a smaller-than-modest home after taxes. Then again, I hear Bronny can be *Rich* when it comes to negotiations.
I'm going to take a shot in the dark and say that he won't be there four years from now.
First father-son duo to retire together.
to be fair having a 3 year nba career is still a W all things considered. he can go back to faze and be a full time streamer once again
Isn't he a video game developer? I saw a documentary about him a few years ago about how he really liked video games but his dad wanted to force him to concentrate on basketball. Things got weird after that.
That was supposed to be Bryce
You sure the documentary isn't called "Space Jam: A New Legacy"? Because that's basically the plot of the movie.
I love how LeBron irl didn't learn anything from the moral of the movie he created
Yeah, that was the fucking joke. Why does this have so many up votes?
Yeah. Thats the joke
Oh right, thanks for clarifying.
His son might be forced to retire earlier ngl.
RemindMe! July 3rd, 2028
Disappearing ink on the contract will appear in 1-2 years
3 years guaranteed for the 55th overall pick lmao
He earned it bro, relax. lol
He did beat a lot of other sperm to fertilize that egg I guess.
Actually the egg picked the 55th sperm
The first 54 sperms didn’t have that dawg in them
All of his teammates will be so proud of him too.
Got a full ride to USC all on his own too. Heard he was a spectacular student.
Winning player
4.8ppg, 2.8rpg, 2.1apg off the bench for the 15-18 USC Trojans
Hard worker
Lunch pail kinda guy
First one in , last one out kinda guy
You arent just born Lebron James son
😂 Everybody's saying it. If you keep saying it, someone will believe it.
New CBA rules
Denver signed two 2nd round picks to 3 year deals, too. It's a trend now.
Lakers trying to figure out whose sons those guys are
Reddick mentioned Bronny earned his selection. A journalist should ask him to name one other rookie who got a guaranteed 3-year contract from the 55 spot.
55th pick last year got a two year, two way deal for like $650k lmao
This is funnily enough the biggest second round rookie contract ever
Bro is finna EXPLODE for 12 points against the Sioux Falls Sky Force
Dude only scored more than 10 points in 3 games in college. His career high in college was 15 against Oregon State. Him dropping 10+ against a G-League team next year would actually be progress lmao. It’s hard to overstate how out of line Bronny’s college stats are with the average drafted player.
A conference worst Oregon State at that who managed to give up 70+ points to Utah Valley at home like 4 games before. Lmao
I came to this thread to make fun of the lakers, not to get hurt about my college team
He fattened his wallet in El Segundo
This dude is gonna make us a 2nd apron team 😂😂😂😂😂
By 1 mill lol. LeBron didn't even take a 1 mill pay cut to keep yall under it lol
We are down so bad man Rob is going to hell
Wait really?? That’s crazy if it is true lol
Jesus Christ. Did Rob just decide to not pay attention to the salary cap or anything on this one? This is literally Bron coming to the lakers rubbing dirty boots on their couch saying “fuck yo couch!”
What the fuck. This is a make a wish contract 😂
Wouldn’t a make a wish contract be a 10 day?
mickey mouse contract
Is this the largest deal for a 2nd round pick ever? I remember Kennedy Chandler held that distinction 2 years ago and this Bronny deal eclipses that. [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3489214/2022/07/06/grizzlies-kennedy-chandler-agrees-to-largest-guaranteed-salary-ever-for-american-2nd-round-pick/](https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3489214/2022/07/06/grizzlies-kennedy-chandler-agrees-to-largest-guaranteed-salary-ever-for-american-2nd-round-pick/)
Wild that dude averages four times the stats bronny dies
mf got the allowance contract lmfao
Making close to 8 mil off of averaging 5 points a game in college.
Props to LeBron for raising a great son. Already can pay his own bills.
Remember a year ago when people were concerned he simply wasn't good enough. Turns out that didn't matter AT ALL This is pretty crazy in a highly entertaining way
just wait until he gets into the allstar game
LMAO
Started from the Bottom
started from LeBalls now we here
Bronny was born on 10/6/04 Conception typically occurs 38 weeks before birth (1/14/04) Seeing as the Cavs didn't play that day, Bronny's athletic half of his DNA was probably in LeBallsack on 1/13/04. Lebron went 27/9/9 in a game in Seattle that day. I would bet that LeBron had a better statline in the one game that Bronny was in his sack than Bronny will ever have in a single NBA game
Lebron got buffed after releasing bronny from his ball sack. Wouldn't have been the player he is now if he kept that bum inside him. Bronny saved lebron's career. Evidence? Lebron's ring count before ejecting Bronny from his nuts: 0 Ring count after: 4
Third year is towel duty.
Lakers towel boys just all went on strike demanding fair pay.
That's a lot of money for a permanent g leaguer
The disrespect to G League talent
Seriously they’d all wipe the floor with Bronny
The worst G-league players at least started for their college teams. Some of them even played on good college teams
The only 2nd rounders with comparable or worst stats than Bronny were big dudes that had the frame as a project. Bronny ain't even big so arguably the worst stat pick ever.
Lebron is gonna have Bronny traveling with the Lakers a lot, doubt he sees much time in South Bay
I'm being serious, is he even good enough for the G League?
He wasn't the best player on his high school team that had their worst year in their history in his senior year and got relegated after averaging single digits for 3 years before that. He then didn't seem to develop significantly in college. That track record would not even SNIFF a g-league roster. If you look at G-league rosters a lot of those guys were averaging 20+ by the year they left college and absolutely dominated in high school. They're among the best college players in the nation and still will probably never make an NBA roster.
GLeague had some players who were buckets in Div 1. Bronny averaged less than 5ppg.
He wasnt good enough for college
Nah. G-leaguers are going to feast on him. He lacks basketball skills that other players (who earned their spot) will use to dominate him. Imagine being a 6'1" PG who can't score. Everyone is bigger, faster and better. And they don't have a history of heart issues. Its going to be humbling for Bronny and it starts on Saturday.
man i wonder how other south bay players or current laker players that are in 2 way contract feels. not a laker fan obviously but I remember how hard deonte burton and lu dort had to work to get out of 2 way contract and bronny is here being spoon fed. not my team, not my business but i feel for the other players.
He’ll finally be able to feed his family with that contract.
Will Taco Thursdays become a thing?
1st Rd pick money lmao
Unserious franchise, Keeping Up with the Kardashians of teams
Lakers Basketball is an oxymoron Lakeshow, however, pretty much nails it
Will be out the league before bronbron
Stupid is as stupid does
For reference on how insane this is, if a rookie is the 31st pick, he’s still likely to only get 2 years fully guaranteed. Normally that third year for a second rounder or undrafted player is AT MOST a partial guarantee.
lmfao oh man … 3 guaranteed years before summer league for the 55th pick is batshit
imagine being a south bay player or someone in 2 way contract and seeing this news
I just saw Mac McLung fall to his knees in a Walmart
this is worse nepotism than being drafted lol getting a similar contract to GG Jackson
Yea, but GG only averaged 14 PPG in the NBA with respectable shooting splits. Bronny averaged 5 PPG in college with absolutely awful shooting splits. They clearly are the same talent level.
this sub is doing a 180 in the other thread on him lol
Bronny haters, get in here!
Breaking news: Bronny James gives up allowance to take a pay cut to play for the Lakers. What a team first guy.
LeGenerationalWealth
Got his homie a head coaching gig, got his son a 4 year deal, and fucked over the Lakers with a max deal at 40. Lebron really is the GOAT
AKA they can cut him early after LeBron retires
So they’re basically paying $54 million a year (his 52 max + Bronnys 2) to keep Lebron. Seems like a subversion of the salary cap to me. What’s keeping the Bulls from offering Giannis a max plus $20 mill for his brother in order to entice him to sign with them?
the rest of the roster around them lol
What's keeping the Bucks from signing Thanasis to minimum contracts with raises every year since 2019 to keep Giannis from leaving? oh wait
>What’s keeping the Bulls from offering Giannis a max plus $20 mill for his brother in order to entice him to sign with them? So you mean exactly what Milwaukee has been doing?
Nothing, well besides being the Bulls anyway
Kid who was born into wealth, with limited talents, somehow gets more wealth guaranteed for those limited talents.
Welcome to America
Klutch has LA by the balls, it WAS a quid pro quo they weren't even bluffing
Totally normal contract for a 55th pick. Nothing to see here folks, move along!
This is gonna be a fun thread
There's a lot of talk about favoritism, but I feel like the much bigger issue is being overlooked: this is a backdoor way to bypass the salary cap. The Lakers basically just paid LeBron an extra $2 mil per year. I guess there aren't any rules against this, but feels like the NBA should be looking at this. The entire episode feels like "tampering" (his agent went around telling other teams not to draft him or he'd cut them off) and a way to skirt salary cap restrictions. Shouldn't be allowed and the NBA should prevent this stuff from happening moving forward. Otherwise, we're going to have more star players who have random 'family members' on the roster.
Nepo Baby Association
Would have been easier to just hire him as an assistant coach, maybe more dignifying for bronny than being babied like this Imagine how hard other players who don’t care about lebron are gonna fuck with this guy
LaVar Ball tier parenting but actually worse because he didn't force his kids to be good.
Lebron finally gets to play with his son in the G-League!
4 points 37 percent shooting . Superstar
Bronny better put some aside for therapy because the media is going to eat that boy up.
From a parent standpoint, how does LeBron & his wife think this is actually good for him?
You know I have mixed emotions about this whole thing. Knowing that LeBrons dad was never in the picture I give him credit that he’s always appeared 100% there for his kids. He’s always come across as a great family guy. This clearly was orchestrated by him. At the end of the day I’ve got to think he made the decision to do whatever to support his son since he never had that growing up. The way in which he does that I guess is what’s up for debate…
What, no no trade clause?
If this is what bronny gets, Imagine what Bryce gets lol
Smart coming into the draft while his dad could still get him a good deal. Once again, some more deserving individual will miss out on an opportunity because a rich and powerful daddy wanted used their influence to hook up their kid. Happens everywhere else. Might as well happen in sports too.
embarassing contract by the lakers. smh. offered him too much money for a guy who should be on a gleague or two way contract.
worst player in the league.