NBA Summer League began on July 6 with the California Classic in Sacramento before then shifting to the NBA 2K25 Summer League in Las Vegas on July 12. The competition is known for where rookies and future stars get their professional starts, including the No. 1 overall pick from the 2024 NBA Draft in Zaccharie Risacher of the Atlanta Hawks.
However, it’s not Risacher, UConn standout Donovan Clingan of the Portland Trail Blazers, or Player of the Year Zach Edey of the Memphis Grizzlies who has garnered the most attention. That honor would go to the fourth-to-last pick of this year’s draft in Bronny James. The eldest son of superstar LeBron James was drafted by his famous father’s team and is getting his pro start in the same summer circuit his father debuted in 21 years ago.
