Without taking anything away from Bronny James as a basketball player, sometimes it's better to know (or be related) to the right person than it is to succeed on your own.
There's no denying Bronny's short-lived career at USC was a quasi-bust, but getting drafted into the right situation will play a huge factor in the trajectory of his NBA career.
While he's not being touted as 'the next LeBron James', he is a player who will generate buzz no matter what he does, and the NBA odds have taken a liking to his name recognition.
Join me as I break down the deliver my favorite Bronny James picks and predictions for the upcoming 2024-25 NBA season.
Bronny James Odds
| Bronny James season specials |  |
|---|---|
| Bronny James 15+ Points in any 2024-25 Regular Season Game | -110 |
| Bronny James 3+ Threes Made in any 2024-25 Regular Season Game | +120 |
| Bronny James 4+ Threes Made in any 2024-25 Regular Season Game | +550 |
| Bronny James 20+ Points in any 2024-25 Regular Season Game | +800 |
| Bronny James 5+ Threes Made in any 2024-25 Regular Season Game | +1,200 |
| Bronny James 8+ Assists in any 2024-25 Regular Season Game | +1,600 |
| Bronny James 25+ Points in any 2024-25 Regular Season Game | +1,800 |
Odds as of 7-4-24.
Bronny James picks and predictions
Bronny James 3+ threes in any 2024-25 regular season game
It's hard to imagine Bronny James carving out a prominent role for the Los Angeles Lakers in limited minutes, but if there's one niche James would be best served to excel in, it would be his 3-point shot and playing excellent defense.
In today's NBA, most teams live and die by the three, and with JJ Reddick very much expected to lean into analytics in his first venture into coaching, the 3-ball is going to be in play for the Lakers all season long.
Given the ability to hide Bronny in the corner and try to get him open looks from beyond the arc, this price of +120 to knock down three triples is a price I can't pass up.
Again — Bronny will likely see limited minutes, but it just takes one game to get hot, and with (arguably) the greatest of all time giving him pointers, it's hard to see Bronny fall flat on his face.
Pick: Bronny James 3+ threes in any 2024-25 regular season game (+120 at DraftKings)
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Bronny James 20+ Points in any 2024-25 Regular Season Game
If you look at Bronny's stats in his lone year at USC, you won't be blown away by any of his numbers.
He was a fringe player who played a shade under 20 minutes per game and averaged 4.8 points on 48% shooting.
Those are the kind of numbers that make you wonder why he was able to sign a massive first contract:
Rookie contract with the Lakers pic.twitter.com/mOgZTm1jIR
— Bronny (@BronnyJamesJr) July 3, 2024
However, given the team and the player he'll be fortunate to play alongside, I see a scenario where Bronny's high basketball IQ and constant learning will help him thrive.
While he'll spend most of his time in the G-League, he'll also see some meaningful playing time at some point this year.
He is playing in Hollywood after all, and crazier things have happened.
Pick: Bronny James 20+ points in any 2024-25 regular season game (+550 at DraftKings)
