The Los Angeles Lakers have long been seen as the favorites to draft Bronny in the upcoming 2024 NBA Draft and to re-sign LeBron James for the remainder of his playing career. However, a new player has emerged in the scene this week, with the Phoenix Suns now being considered as potential contenders for both LeBron and Bronny. NBA insider Bill Simmons has hinted at a growing buzz surrounding the Suns in relation to the superstar duo. “There’s a lot of excitement around Phoenix at the moment; I can feel it,” remarked Simmons.
“And honestly, I’m not sure what to believe. My gut feeling is that Bronny will get drafted in the first round because it seems like that’s the trend right now,” said the source. It’s important to note that Simmons was the first to predict Bronny’s decision to go to USC, even when most people thought he was headed to Ohio State. Considering this, it’s hard to ignore the possibility that the Suns could be the leading contenders to have both LeBron and Bronny on their team. Recent reports have revealed that NBA teams are struggling to schedule workouts with Bronny. According to ESPN’s Jonathan Givony, teams drafting in the late 20s and 30s have had no luck in getting Bronny to work out for them. It seems that his agent, Rich Paul, is avoiding two-way contracts and the draft range where Bronny is projected to be picked typically receives two-way contracts. Despite this, the Phoenix Suns have managed to secure a second workout with Bronny, hinting at a potential deal in the works. Where there’s smoke, there’s fire, and it’s becoming increasingly likely that LeBron may choose to join the Suns over the Lakers, considering their competitiveness for a title. Could we see LeBron and Bronny team up in Phoenix to chase a championship? Only time will tell, but the coming weeks promise to be filled with suspense for all involved parties.
