Bronny James Draft Odds Plummeting Ahead of 2024 NBA Draft

Reed Wallach | Jun 25, 2024

May 14, 2024; Chicago, IL, USA; Bronny James talks to the media during the 2024 NBA Draft Combine at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports / David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Bronny James has been one of the biggest subplots of the 2024 NBA Draft. 

James, who played for USC this season as a freshman has elected to declare for the NBA Draft, which has led to a ton of fanfare around his outlook, including the idea of him getting drafted. 

LeBron James’ son averaged only four points and two assists as a freshman after missing the beginning of the season due to suffering cardiac arrest in the offseason but carved out a solid role as both a bench player and a starter role. 

James, who was lined with an over/under of 39.5, but attracted the most bets to go No. 1 overall, has seen his odds plummet in the lead-up to the draft and more clarity surrounding his draft outlook, focused on the Lakers pick at No. 55. 

Below, you’ll find the USC product’s current draft over/under one day away from the 2024 Draft. 

2024 NBA Draft Odds: Bronny James Over/Under Draft Position

• 47.5 (Over -180/Under +134)

Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook

Bronny James Draft Stock Sliding Ahead of 2024 NBA Draft 

James has had limited exposure this draft cycle, with a projected backstop at No. 55 with the Lakers' lone second-round pick, and with a workout with only the Phoenix Suns (who don’t have a second-round pick), it appears that there are limited avenues to James getting drafted. 

While the Lakers and Suns have first-round picks, it’s been talked down that either team would take James at that part of the draft. 

“Bronny James has over 10 workout invites… I’m told he’s only going to visit a couple of those, and that’s going to include the Lakers and the Phoenix Suns” 👀@ShamsCharania with the latest on Bronny James pic.twitter.com/DlvjeM7tAT

— Run It Back (@RunItBackFDTV) May 28, 2024

NEWS: Rich Paul confirms Bronny James has worked out for just two NBA teams to this point – the Phoenix Suns and LA Lakers – and says that is by design.

"This has always been the strategy with my clients throughout the years."

STORY: https://t.co/H2rRT0RpGt

— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) June 19, 2024

James has had a ton of fanfare this draft cycle, including being the most bet player to go first overall, but it appears that many are bracing for him to go No. 55 to the Lakers if he gets drafted at all. 

File this under Go Figure:

At @BetMGM, per @johnewing, Bronny James continues to lead the ticket count for #NBADraft No. 1 overall pick.

With opening odds of 200/1 and current odds of 250/1, James is unsurprisingly the largest liability.

However, while James is landing 25.2%…

— Patrick Everson (@PatrickE_Vegas) June 24, 2024

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