Bronny James is set to ink a lucrative four-year, $7.9 million guaranteed contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, with a team option for the fourth year, as reported by Shams Charania. This move doesn’t come as a surprise for several reasons. With his father, LeBron James, playing for the Lakers, it was almost certain that Bronny would be well taken care of. Additionally, his agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, had made it clear that Bronny would not settle for a two-way contract.
The regulations surrounding contracts for second-round picks are more flexible compared to first-round picks, who are bound by the rookie scale. Second-round picks can be signed to various types of deals, including deals above the minimum salary using parts of the mid-level exception, two-way deals, or multi-year deals at a fixed salary under the new CBA’s second-round pick exception.
In many cases, a team’s decision on how to use their second-round pick is influenced by the type of contract the player is willing to accept. If a team is only offering a two-way deal, agents will steer their clients away from that option.
In Bronny’s case, Paul strategically guided the league towards the Lakers, ensuring that he landed with the team. Bob Myers revealed during ESPN’s draft broadcast that Paul had informed teams that James would not sign with them if they picked him and would instead explore opportunities in Australia.
James and Paul have successfully secured the guaranteed deal they desired. This contract provides Bronny with the chance to grow and develop in Los Angeles alongside his father (who has also agreed to re-sign with the Lakers). Even if immediate playing time may not be abundant, he will have the necessary time to evolve into the best version of himself as a professional.
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