In an upcoming NBA Draft event set to take place in Brooklyn, USC guard Bronny James is expected to hear his name called, answering the most pressing question of the 2024 draft cycle. As the son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, Bronny is currently ranked 55th in the CBS Sports Prospect Rankings, making him a potential second-round pick.

The Lakers hold two picks in the draft, with the 17th and 55th overall selections. Speculation has heavily suggested that the latter pick will be used to bring Bronny James into the Lakers fold. LeBron has expressed his desire to play alongside his eldest son in the NBA, and this draft presents a golden opportunity for that dream to come true.

Although there is no guarantee that Bronny will be selected by the Lakers on draft night, it is widely considered to be the most likely outcome. Sports betting odds for each of the 30 NBA teams show the Lakers as the favored team at -130, implying a 56.52% chance that Bronny will join his father's team, with a 43.48% chance of being drafted by another team.

After the Lakers, the Phoenix Suns (+700), Dallas Mavericks (+900), Minnesota Timberwolves (+1000), and Toronto Raptors (+1000) have the most favorable odds of landing Bronny.

Several CBS Sports experts weighed in on Bronny's potential landing spot. Gary Parrish projects that the Lakers will select Bronny with the 55th pick, allowing LeBron and Bronny to make history as a father-son duo in the NBA. Adam Finkelstein shares a similar sentiment, stating that all signs point to the Lakers drafting Bronny at No. 55, with the potential for the Lakers to move up if necessary.

Matt Norlander reflects on Bronny's journey as a prospect, expressing a wish that Bronny had returned for another year to strengthen his profile. However, he believes that the Lakers taking him at No. 55 is the most likely outcome, as other franchises may not see enough value in drafting him. Similarly, Kyle Boone believes that the Lakers will use their second pick to bring in Bronny, fulfilling LeBron's long-held dream of playing with his son.

David Cobb raises an intriguing possibility, suggesting that if the Lakers pass on Bronny, another team might draft him solely to gain leverage in trade negotiations with the Lakers. While unlikely, this scenario adds a layer of drama to the draft process.

Cameron Salerno highlights the apparent certainty of Bronny James joining the Lakers in the second round. The recent hiring of JJ Redick by the Lakers further strengthens the belief that LeBron and Bronny will play together in Los Angeles next season. It may require the Lakers to trade up within the second round, but securing Bronny's talent makes too much sense for the Lakers.

With the NBA Draft approaching, all eyes will be on Brooklyn as Bronny James awaits his fate. Whether he lands with the Lakers or another team, the draft will mark another chapter in the James family's basketball legacy, as father and son hope to make history together on the NBA court.