“Free money” “Donation” - College hoops fans left amused as bettor gambles $500 on Bronny James to be No. 1 overall pick

Bronny James is expected to be drafted in the 2024 NBA Draft but not as the first-overall pick. The point guard had an unimpressive freshman season in college basketball at USC.

Nonetheless, a bettor sees him going as the No. 1 pick at the Barclays in Brooklyn, New York, on Wednesday night. According to Ben Fawkes, an individual has wagered $500 on BetMGM for Bronny being the first pick of the draft, with staggering odds of +25000.

The out-of-the-line bet has definitely caught the attention of many college basketball fans. A lot of them see this as nothing but sheer waste of money. Here’s a look at some of the reactions online:

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Here are some more reactions on the wager from surprised fans:

"Being a bookie must be so easy," a podcast channel wrote.

"Keep that account healthy," a fan commented.

"What a waste of $500," another fan commented.

When will Bronny James get drafted?

Bronny James is anticipated to be drafted in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft. There are bound to be murmurs about the youngster getting a boost in his prospects due to the influence of his father, LeBron James.

The point guard doesn't look to be a poor basketball player, as many people made it seem. He was projected as a lottery pick by ESPN draft expert Jonathan Givony prior to his college career. However, an awful season in a struggling USC has badly affected his draft stock.

Despite his poor freshman season, Bronny James put up an impressive outing at the NBA Combine a few months ago. He recorded a 40.5-inch vertical leap, which ranked him fourth among participants and also ended second in three-point shooting. This changed the perspective of a few people about him.

Will Bronny team up with LeBron at the LA Lakers?

The LA Lakers are currently the favorite to draft Bronny James in the upcoming draft. This franchise holds the 55th pick in the second round of the draft. It is expected that they will use it to unite Bronny with his father, who is yet to exercise his one-year option.

While the Lakers are having the edge, a father-son combine in the team is not yet a certainty. There's a belief that some franchises are considering drafting Bronny in a bid to lure LeBron James to their books. It is to be seen where the point guard ends up on Wednesday night.