The highly anticipated rookie season of Bronny James is right around the corner.
The latest: All eyes have been on LeBron James' son since he was drafted with the 55th pick by the Los Angeles Lakers. Bronny played one collegiate season at USC before making the jump to the pro ranks.
Check out the latest futures odds for Bronny James for the 2024-25 NBA season.
Bronny James futures odds
James has been packing out Summer League games in Las Vegas. That is great to see after his health scare that happened nearly a year ago.
The 19-year-old suffered a cardiac arrest last summer in preparation for his freshman season at USC, causing him to miss the start of the season.
James would go on to average 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists across 25 games for the Trojans in 2023-24. He then declared for the draft and was selected late in the second round by the Lakers.
Bronny James futures odds: Points
| Market | Odds |
| To score 20 points in any regular season game | +800 |
| To score 25 points in any regular season game | +2,000 |
| To score 30 points in any regular season game | +6,000 |
These totals seem lofty for a late second-round pick, but with the way basketball is played nowadays, it isn't impossible. These totals are doable in the fast-paced nature of the modern NBA as long as the rookie gets a solid run.
With a new coach in the fold in JJ Redick, spots are up for grabs in the rotation. If Bronny can prove he belongs on an NBA floor, he'll likely have chances to score in bunches.
James' 3-point milestone odds
| Future | Odds |
| To make four 3-point field goals in any regular season game | +500 |
| To make five 3-point field goals in any regular season game | +1,000 |
The 19-year-old fits into the three-and-d archetype. As with his points props, he'll first need to earn playing time for these totals to be attainable.
Regardless of how much run he gets, it's difficult to imagine James being the one creating offence with the ball in his hands regularly. He should, however, be in position for a ton of catch-and-shoot threes.
James only shot 27% from distance in college, which means opponents may leave him open to let it fly. Bronny's jumper will need improvement throughout the summer and across the season, and who better to learn from than a former 3-point specialist in Redick?
Other milestone odds
| Future | Odds |
| To record 10 assists in any regular season game | +4,000 |
| To record a double-double in any regular season game | +4,000 |
| To record a triple-double in any regular season game | +25,000 |
These are the least likely milestones for James to hit, which makes perfect sense.
Double-doubles and triple-doubles are uncommon milestones for most rookies — especially ones selected well after the lottery picks.
If Bronny was a big man, it might be a different story. But at 6-foot-2, he's a bit undersized even for a guard.
As for the 10-assist achievement, that will be a starkly uphill climb for a player who won't be pulling the strings for the Lakers' offence.
NBA odds as of 3:30 p.m. on 07/16/24.
