Mark Cuban Says He Wouldn’t ‘Burn’ A Second-Round Pick On Bronny James

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LeBron James shook the basketball world during All-Star weekend. Amid the festivities, he suggested that he’d follow his son, Bronny, to whatever team he gets drafted to — and it got a lot of hopeful fans excited about possibly getting the father-and-son duo on their team one day.

It’s understandable that James would want to play with his son, but it was also a smart move on his part in securing Bronny’s future in the league. After all, how many teams would pass on the chance to pick up the James duo?

But in a recent talk on the “Pardon My Take” podcast, Mavericks owner Mark Cuban made no guarantees about picking up Bronny. In fact, he basically confirmed that he wouldn’t pick him up on name alone. For Cuban, it’s all about winning.

“I don’t know. I don’t know. It depends on the circumstances and how good Bronny is. Would I just burn (a second-round pick) just to burn it? Probably not. And again, we’ll have this guy named Luka (Doncic) who is really, really good. And so it would really depend on the team that we have around him.”

With Luka Doncic, the Mavericks are set up to compete for years to come, and the arrival of Bronny (and maybe his father with him) could upset the natural team-building process. For the Mavericks, and many other teams, Bronny will have to prove he belongs. He’s got the right genes, years of training from the best, and a pretty solid shooting stroke that has impressed various scouts.

Still, there is no guarantee how good he’ll become, where he will get drafted, or if he’ll even get drafted at all. It’s too early to make a call on if Bronny is truly NBA-ready.

Having polled several executives, Bronny James probably projects to be a second-round pick at this point, though it’s too early to say with any certainty. A team could reach for the son to lure the father.

Over the next few years, a lot of eyes will be on the Sierra Canyon High School star. If he’s even half as good as his dad, his arrival could change the fortunes of a franchise.

Either way, it will be interesting to see how it all plays out, and where LeBron plays to close his career. He is loyal to the Lakers for now, but it might not take much to get him in the same locker room as his son.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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