Before the 2024 NBA Draft, a former NBA player offered his thoughts on Bronny James’ future, speculating that LeBron James’ kid would play in his first two seasons.
After a challenging first season at the University of Southern California (USC), where he averaged 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game, Bronny James is heading into the draft.
Questions have been raised regarding his NBA preparedness. Former NBA player Rashad McCants, who played for four seasons, remarked on Gil’s Arena: “[Bronny James] is not going play the first two years. It’s cool.”
He added, “I think that that’s what they’re expecting, that’s why they don’t want to do a two-way contract, cause they’re going to send him down there anyway,”
McCants asserted that the anticipation that Bronny James will play in the G-League is why Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul is reluctant to give him a two-way deal. Bronny’s draft prospects have increased since the Draft Combine, even if he had a lackluster collegiate season. He is presently ranked 55th in this year’s NBA Draft by ESPN.
Bronny showed off his impressive shooting abilities at the combine, going 19-for-25 in the 3-point star drill and making 78 percent of his second-best attempts in the side-mid-side 3-point drill.
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Bronny James Is One of the Most Talked Prospects in 2024 NBA Draft
According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, at least ten NBA clubs have invited Bronny for workouts. However, his camp is more concerned with growth plans and guaranteed compensation.
According to Rich Paul in an ESPN interview, Bronny James’ draft range is broad. So, his management is searching for a team with a solid developing strategy.
He said, “He’s a really good prospect who has a lot of room for growth. It only takes one team. I don’t care where that team is—it can be No. 1 or 58—[but] I do care about the plan, the development,”
Paul noted that clubs, notably the Lakers, should appreciate Bronny’s desire to forge his identity apart from being LeBron James’ son, as he has done regularly. The Lakers had the 17th and 55th picks in this year’s draft.
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