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Playing dumb: Behind the betting interest on Bronny James to be the No. 1 pick

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The proposition was seemingly so outlandish that some bookmakers were hesitant to post odds on it -- Would anyone really bet on Bronny James to be the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft?

The answer was yes, and lots of them, and not just recreational bettors, either.

On May 12, after some debate, BetMGM opened Bronny as a 200-1 long shot to be the first pick. The son of active legend LeBron James, Bronny didn't have the playing resume typically required to even be in the discussion as the top pick.