Stephen A. Smith reveals the one team that could jump the Lakers to draft Bronny James, eventually to get LeBron James too

LeBron James wants the Los Angeles Lakers to draft his son, Bronny James.

Stephen A. Smith reveals the one team that could jump the Lakers to draft Bronny James, eventually to get LeBron James too

Stephen A. Smith believes the Dallas Mavericks could entice LeBron James to join them by drafting his son Bronny James this year

Everyone in the basketball universe is of the opinion that Bronny James will be drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers.

It is their surefire way of keeping his father and their leading superstar LeBron James on the team. However, Stephen A. Smith feels there could be another team in the play for the duo.

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Lebron James is trying to get the Los Angeles Lakers to draft Bronny James, with the 2nd round pick. What I've also heard, Bronny James might not make it to the Lakers 2nd round pick. Because of a team like the Dallas Mavericks could position themselves, to get him in the 2nd round.
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This new interest in Bronny James is coming from the news Smith is getting from sources. The Mavericks bring a different level of intrigue.

They'll take him. Because LeBron said he wants to go where his son goes. And if you're the Dallas Mavericks, and you got Kyrie, and you got Luka. And LeBron James is willing to come to Big D. That might be the 1st time, something is more popular than the Cowboys.
Continuing further, he added

If the rumors the ESPN analyst is hearing have any weight, the Dallas Mavericks could propose an interesting situation. If they move up in the 2nd round and pick Bronny James, they could force the all-time leading scorer to join them next season.

All LeBron James needs to do is decline his player option and sign with the Mavericks as a free agent. A sign-and-trade deal with the Los Angeles Lakers could also be constructed, wherein both teams get something in return.

LeBron James’s visit to Cleveland seen as a push to the Lakers

Recently, LeBron James was courtside during the Cleveland Cavaliers game. Stephen A. Smith’s colleague Brian Windhorst suggested on ESPN’s Get Up, that it was a subtle message the 4-time champion wanted to send to his current team.

Even though the Los Angeles Lakers were informed of his visit to his old hunting grounds, the message was subtle yet clear.

LeBron James has some specific needs he wants his team to act upon. First and foremost is the need for a head coach with whom he can place his trust. The second is the construction of the team. James wants players who can assist him in competing for another NBA title.

Last but not least, they should draft Bronny James. He is the biggest piece of the puzzle that needs to be solved. Solve him, and the Los Angeles Lakers can breathe a sigh of relief. LeBron James should be on course to retire in purple and gold.

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