Bronny James is officially a Los Angeles Laker.
James, the son of superstar LeBron, signed his first NBA contract on Wednesday after being selected No. 55 in the 2024 NBA Draft.
Coming out of USC, James averaged 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 0.8 steals in 19.3 minutes per game in 25 games. He posted 37/27/68 shooting splits on 4.5/2.4/1.4 volume.
So, how much will James make in his first professional NBA deal? Find out:
How much does Bronny James make in the NBA?
According to Spotrac, James’ first NBA deal will see him earn $7.9 million over four years.
About $5.4 million of that will be guaranteed, with the fourth year being a team option. He also cannot be traded until December 15, 2025.
Who is the 55th highest paid player in NBA history?
Could James become the 55th-highest-paid player in NBA history? That’s certainly a possibility.
Via HoopsHype, here is a list of the top 10 highest-paid No. 55 picks, ranked by their career earnings:
- Patrick Mills, $81.9 million
- Luis Scola, $47.1 million
- E’Twaun Moore, $43.7 million
- Jeremy Evans, $9 million
- Ryan Bowen, $8.8 million
- Kenny Gattison, $6.8 million
- Joffrey Lauvergne, $6.7 million
- Aaron Wiggins, $4.7 million
- Nigel Williams-Goss, $1.5 million
- Lawrence Roberts, $1.06 million
If James completes his contract, he will earn between six and seven salaries, and could be even higher if he gets another deal.
How much does LeBron James make in the NBA?
For comparison, LeBron recently signed a two-year, $104 million deal with the Lakers, which works out to $52 million per year.
In terms of career earnings, James could earn up to $583 million through his NBA career by the end of this new deal.
What was LeBron James’ rookie contract?
After being selected No. 1 overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2003, LeBron was signed to a four-year contract worth $18.7 million.
Bronny James, the son of the NBA’s all-time leading scorer LeBron James, is expected to be selected in the second round in the 2024 NBA Draft.
