Did LeBron James make calculated move to help Bronny James?

LeBron James may have done his son one huge favor

It's fair to question whether the Lakers would've kept Bronny on the roster had LeBron informed them of his decision before the guarantee date.

While they've said all the right things about Bronny's development, he's still far behind and has been a non-factor for most of his two years in the league. The Lakers could probably use the roster spot for someone who can play more meaningful minutes for them.

The Lakers' decision to draft Bronny drew mixed reviews at the time. On the one hand, some celebrated LeBron for setting his son up for success and the rarity of father-son teammates. On the other hand, scouts had Bronny either going undrafted or being better suited to return to college for another year, so it seemed like a performative move.

Of course, no one can blame a father for wanting his son to do well, and now Bronny with at least get an opportunity to carve out a role with the Lakers and will get a nice little payday for his efforts.

James has always been intentional with every move, and it's hard to believe he didn't know what he was doing here. Now, it'll be interesting to see how the Lakers deal with Bronny's minutes and role.