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Bronny James attracting fan wagers to be No. 1 pick in NBA draft

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Bronny James is one of the most intriguing prospects in the 2024 NBA draft class -- but less so for his abilities on the court and more likely because selecting him could increase the chances for a team to land his legendary father, LeBron James, in free agency. That name recognition is driving an astonishing number of wagers on James Jr. in draft markets.

At FanDuel, James has attracted 30% of the tickets to be selected first overall by the Atlanta Hawks, the most for any player at the sportsbook. BetMGM reports that the USC product has 36.