Bronny James and Cooper Flagg will meet tonight in Las Vegas in the expected start of the Summer League. Although it is a summer meeting, an atmosphere worthy of a regular seasonal game is anticipated, with the Thomas & Mack Center full of figures and personalities of the NBA world.
The expectation is enormous: on the one hand, LeBron James's son; on the other, the chosen one as Draft number one 2025. This combination has triggered ticket prices at unusual levels for an event of these characteristics. According to Vivid Seatsthe average cost Reach $ 223while the most economical, general admission tickets, are around 84. in Stubhubthe figures are similar, with a minimum of $ 86. For those who seek to be in the front row, Disbursement exceeds 3,000.
It is not the first time that Summer League generates this kind of expectation. In 2023, the debut of Victor Wembanyama with the Spurs attracted comparable attention: the average of the inputs for the duel against the Hornets was $ 297. The phenomenon had already occurred similarly years before with Zion Williamsonwhen he premiered with the Pelicans in 2019.
Cooper Flagg, chosen number one of the NBA Draft by Dallas Mavericks
The competition will run until July 20with all the teams playing four initial games. The four with the best percentage of victories will advance to the semifinals on July 19, before the duel for the title the next day.
This will be the Third summer commitment for Bronny Jameswho already participated in the California Classic Summer League (disputed before Las Vegas). There he added 10 points in the victory of the Lakers over Miami and scored only 2 against San Antonio. By flagg, It will be his debut as a player of the Dallas Mavericks.
