The Los Angeles Lakers signed Bronny James to a four-year, $7.9 million guaranteed contract on Wednesday, according to NBA source Shams Charania. This news comes just hours after LeBron James reportedly committed to a two-year, $104 million guaranteed max contract with Los Angeles.

Bronny James’ deal demonstrates the discrepancy between a second-round pick’s wage on the Lakers and recent #55 picks in the NBA.

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As things stand, the Lakers will most likely be influenced by the second apron. Even though Bronny’s contract is the typical length for a second-round rookie, numerous Lakers fans have flocked to social media to express their concerns about the deal potentially triggering the second apron.

“3 years guaranteed as the 55th pick lmfao,” one fan commented.

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“The Lakers are a joke. “Imagine giving the worst draft pick in NBA history a four-year contract,” another fan commented.

Players picked in the second round do not typically have the security of a guaranteed contract. Several fans have picked up on this and accused nepotism.

“Definitely not nepotism,” one fan wrote.”First I had Bron for Father of the Year now I have Bron for Father of the Century,” a different fan said.

It has been recommended that LeBron James take a $1,000,000 pay reduction to keep the Lakers under the cap and activate the second apron. Some supporters believe Bronny’s deal will allow him to repay his father’s money.

“Really happy family managed to salvage that $1M paycut Bron will potentialy suffer,” said to a fan.”Deeper in the second apron,” another fan commented.

Let’s look at the financial consequences of Bronny’s signing for the Lakers.

How will Bronny James’ contract affect the Lakers’ cap?

Although Bronny James’ contract drew criticism from fans, it is unlikely to have a significant impact on the Lakers’ salary flexibility.

The Lakers’ current salary cap is $190 million, which is just $1.1 million over than the second apron maximum of $188.9 million. Bronny’s contract will not effect the cap until July 31. The Lakers are apparently attempting to renegotiate contracts to fall within the quota.

“I would expect the Lakers to be under the second apron after their free agent contracts are signed,” ESPN’s Bobby Marks tweeted.

It is vital to note that even if the Lakers fall below the targeted second apron, they can only make deals that match the wages of departing players and cannot spend more than that amount.