‘He, dapped me up’- Bronny James opines on his star struck movement with Stephen Curry

Basketball: Bronny James was recently questioned about what he thought would be a moment of stardom for him. He recounted the moment when Stephen Curry came up to him and they exchanged greetings.

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Bronny James was recently questioned about what he thought would be a moment of stardom for him. Bronny described the incredible experience he had at the well-known Crypto.com Arena in an interview with Bleacher Report.

With no time to spend, Bronny James, the upcoming son of the great LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers, recounted the moment when Stephen Curry came up to him and they exchanged greetings, leaving a lasting effect on the budding basketball player.

As per PINKVILLA, during the Bleacher Reports interview, he stated, "I think when I saw Steph playing at Crypto a minute ago, he dapped me up." "I thought that was pretty cool." 

Bronny, on the other hand, is undoubtedly inspired by Curry, having witnessed several intense confrontations between his father, LeBron James, and Stephen Curry on the NBA's great stage. The forthcoming NBA draft's impact on Bronny's future team, as well as its possible influence on his father's free agency moves, has aroused conjecture, with some claiming that Bronny's fight with NBA greats will be worth the wait. 

While it remains unclear if the Lakers will choose Bronny, rumors indicate that he has demonstrated remarkable talents and demeanor during the pre-draft process, confirming his ability to have a great impact in the NBA regardless of which team he joins. 

The probable destinations for Bronny James in the 2024 NBA Draft are creating a lot of interest and discussion. The Utah Jazz, managed by Danny Ainge and with the option of choosing Bronny with the 32nd choice, may find in him the spark they've been looking for to entice a superstar like LeBron, given the true potential of a father-son partnership. 

Oklahoma City Thunder is option for Bronny James

Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers, who own the 55th pick, are believed to explore selecting Bronny and maybe letting him continue his growth under the supervision of his father, LeBron James, in a familiar and legacy-rich environment. 

On the other side, despite the lack of a second-round selection, the Oklahoma City Thunder remain an appealing alternative for Bronny owing to their multitude of assets and General Manager Sam Presti's forward-thinking mentality.

The Thunder's talented young core, along with LeBron's appreciation for Presti's managerial style, make Oklahoma City an interesting platform for Bronny to build his path and continue his growth and development.

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