NBA Draft prospect Bronny James has opened up on his health concerns heading into one of the most pivotal periods of his young basketball career.
The former USC guard was among the top freshmen in the nation heading into the 2023/24 college basketball season but experienced a life-changing event before he was able to lace up for the Trojans as he suffered a shocking cardiac arrest during practice.
With the draft approaching, the player has admitted that he is still concerned that his heart condition hasn’t gone, although his love for the game will not allow him to walk away from it.
“It’s still lingering. My parents were a big factor of believing in me and giving me the love and affection that I needed at that time. I still think about everything that could happen but I just love the game so much it just overpowers everything,” he told Yahoo Sports in a recent interview.
“I was set back but that’s not an excuse. I’ve put in so many years of work and I don’t want anyone to think that because I had this issue that I’m lower than everyone else.”
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While James did manage to return to action last season, he wasn’t quite himself and failed to live up to the expectations his time in high school mapped out for him.
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He averaged 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists on 26.7 percent shooting from three in 25 games.
Bronny James Isn’t Buying The Father & Son Feel-Good Story
Despite the many setbacks, Bronny James opted to enter the draft, and he’s now considered a certain second-round pick. It’s also been suggested that teams would go for him to sign his dad, LeBron James, who could opt out of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers this year.
However, Bronny has knocked back the theory, asserting that an NBA GM wouldn’t make such a move.
“Honestly, I feel like this is a serious business,” he remarked. “I don’t think there would be a thought of, ‘I’m just drafting this kid because I’m going to get his dad.’ I don’t think a GM would really allow that. “I think I’ve put in the work and if I get drafted it will be because of not only the player but also the person I am.”
