Bronny James, the son of NBA superstar LeBron James, is set to be eligible for the 2024 NBA draft. Last year, he made his debut as a player for the University of Southern California, sparking discussions about the possibility of playing alongside his father in the NBA. Despite being in his 21st year in the league, LeBron James shows no signs of retirement.
However, Austin Rivers, son of former NBA player and current head coach of The Milwaukee Bucks, recently expressed his concerns about Bronny playing with his dad. Rivers himself experienced the pressure of living up to his father’s legacy and hopes to spare Bronny from the same burden. He believes that Bronny, who has been in the spotlight since birth, will constantly be compared to his father, who is considered one of the greatest players of all time. Rivers hopes that Bronny gets drafted by a strong team that will help him reach his potential and establish his own identity.
Bronny returned to the court after suffering from cardiac arrest in July and is currently playing as a guard for the USC Trojans. He is averaging 5.9 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 2.6 assists with a field goal percentage of 37.2%. Fans have already begun speculating which team will draft Bronny, or if he will be drafted at all.
Bronny James, the son of LeBron James, will be eligible for the 2024 NBA draft while currently playing for the University of Southern California. Meanwhile, LeBron has extended his contract with The Los Angeles Lakers for this year but will become a free agent for the 2024-25 season.
LeBron James has previously expressed his desire to play alongside his son in the NBA, whether as teammates or competitors. He made this statement after Bronny expressed his own aspirations to play in the league. However, LeBron clarified that his son’s desires may differ from his own.
This desire to play with his son could potentially lead LeBron to extend his NBA career as a professional player. Despite being the oldest player in the league, he continues to excel with an average of 24.9 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 7.6 assists, shooting at 52.1% from the field. LeBron holds numerous significant records in NBA history.