The Los Angeles Lakers made something of an expected splash in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft on Thursday, selecting LeBron “Bronny” James Jr. with the No. 55 pick. But the Lakers didn’t do it without a plan. Speaking with reporters after the pick that many were waiting for, Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka explained a bit more of the process into picking James — beyond just also employing his father — and what he sees from the draftee. Pelinka also delved into the necessity to pour developmental resources into James and the fellow Lakers youngsters. “More important than that is to t…