Less than a week after being chosen by the Lakers in 55th position of the 2024 Draft, Bronny James had been waiting to find out what contract he would have in California.
According to The Athletiche was signed for a four-year term, with the first three years guaranteed and the fourth in a “team option”, as well as an amount of $8 million. Making him one of 15 players on the roster angeleno next year.
LeBron James' son, who has just extended his contract Los Angelesfor example, could very well have received a “two-way contract” from his new management. Except that this was not the case and, given his status as a rookie drafted in the second round, the combo guard 19-year-olds could be signed for a maximum of four years.
Regarding the salary, it was however very free since there is no grid for the players of the second round or even undrafted. But the former resident of USC will earn less than a rookie of the first round.
The Lakers' new number 9, Bronny James, will face competition from D'Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves, Gabe Vincent, Max Christie, Jalen Hood-Schifino and Dalton Knecht at the 1/2 positions. Unless a possible transfer comes to redistribute the cards in the backcourt Californian…
