Despite being just the 55th overall pick in the 2024 draft, oddsmakers have lined up a slew of futures and player props for Los Angeles Lakers second-round selection Bronny James as he competes alongside LeBron James as the first father-son tandem in NBA history.
Here's a look at some of the early betting odds and season props for Bronny heading into the 2024-25 regular season.
Bronny James NBA Regular Season Props For 2024-25 Season
| Season Prop | Odds |
|---|---|
| Bronny James To Score 20+ Points In Any Game | +1000 |
| Bronny James To Score 25+ Points In Any Game | +2400 |
| Bronny James To Score 30+ Points In Any Game | +6000 |
| Bronny James To Record 4+ Made 3-Pointers In Any Game | +600 |
| Bronny James To Record 5+ Made 3-Pointers In Any Game | +1500 |
| Bronny James To Record 8+ Assists In Any Game | +2000 |
| Bronny James To Record 10+ Assists In Any Game | +4000 |
| Bronny James To Record A Double-Double In Any Game | +5000 |
| Bronny James To Record A Triple-Double In Any Game | +15000 |
Odds as of October 11, 2024 at FanDuel
Even the greatest optimists should have serious doubts about Bronny connecting on any of these game props. On a team with legitimate playoff aspirations, the likelihood of him seeing significant minutes beyond the occasional garbage time to even come close to achieving any of these feats is extremely slim.
For added context, in his 25 total appearances with the USC Trojans, Bronny scored 10 or more points on just three occasions, drilled multiple 3-pointers three times, and recorded five or more assists four times. He averaged 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and shot 36.6 percent from the field during his college career.
ESPN's Shams Charania recently reported that the plan is for Bronny and LeBron to see the court together as early as the Lakers' opener versus the Minnesota Timberwolves on October 22 at Crypto.com Arena. Now whether or not that's pure novelty or new head coach JJ Redick actually plans on incorporating Bronny into his rotation for the long haul remains to be seen.
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Bronny James Method Of First Basket In 2024-25
| Scoring Method | Odds |
|---|---|
| Layup | +210 |
| 3-Pointer | +220 |
| Other | +300 |
| Free Throw | +500 |
| Dunk | +900 |
Odds as of October 11, 2024 at FanDuel
There's no real science behind determining how a player will score a basket in any particular fashion, although glossing over his college stats will show a fairly even distribution of shots with 25 made 2-pointers, 23 made free throws, and 16 made 3-pointers.
Bronny's first basket during the preseason, at least, was a driving layup cutting to the basket using his left hand. For what it's worth, a layup currently has the best odds of being his first points during the regular season at +210.
It would be a fun callback to LeBron if Bronny could emulate his dad's first made bucket, which was a baseline jumper versus the Sacramento Kings on Oct. 29, 2023.
Bronny James & LeBron James Props
| Prop | Odds |
|---|---|
| Bronny James First Made Field Goal To Be Assisted By LeBron James | +250 |
| Bronny James First Assist To Be Scored By LeBron James | +200 |
Odds as of October 11, 2024 at FanDuel
We've seen it in other major professional sports, and we've had numerous fathers and sons play competitive basketball, but never on the same roster at the same time.
For the sheer spectacle of the moment, there's a strong chance LeBron will want to be on the hardwood the moment Bronny makes his on-court debut, which helps explain why the odds for these props are so short.
