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From a wave of French players getting drafted to the Lakers taking Dallas Knecht and Bronny James plus the Clippers picking Cam Christie, here’s what went down.
The Lakers selected Dalton Knecht, a top scorer in college last season, with the No. 17 pick in the NBA draft.
Lakers
LeBron James will be joined on the Lakers this summer by eldest son Bronny James, who was selected by his father’s team at No. 55 overall of the NBA draft.
Clippers
The Clippers draft Minnesota guard Cam Christie, the brother of Lakers guard Max Christie, with the No. 46 pick of the 2024 NBA draft.
The Atlanta Hawks won the NBA draft lottery on Sunday, landing the No. 1 pick despite 3% odds to do so in a year where there’s no clear-cut choice.
According to NBA rules, the Lakers can trade up to three first-round picks. However, would that help in reshaping their roster as the draft begins Wednesday?
Bronny James appeared on Complex’s “Sneaker Shopping” series to discuss his family, favorite sneakers and the upcoming NBA draft.
USC Sports
Even before Eric Musselman was hired as USC’s new coach, Isaiah Collier’s return seemed unlikely as he was projected as a first-round draft pick.
The 2024 NBA draft could be especially unpredictable, with many teams expected to weigh prospects’ value based on needs rather than talent.
Bronny James declared for the NBA draft and will also enter the transfer portal to maintain flexibility in his basketball future, he said in an Instagram post.