As per Shams Charania, the Senior Lead NBA Insider for The Athletic and Stadium, Bronny James, the eldest son of Lakers icon LeBron James, is drawing considerable attention from various NBA draft boards.
"When I talk to people around the league, [Bronny James] is on the draft boards of multiple teams."@ShamsCharania on LeBron watching Bronny's USC game during his postgame interviews.
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Currently, Bronny is making a name for himself as a college basketball player with the USC Trojans in the Pac-12 Conference. Despite being a consensus four-star recruit, his recognition extends back to high school, where he earned the prestigious title of McDonald"s All-American in 2023.
LeBron James has consistently expressed his strong desire to share the professional basketball court with his son.
In 2023, James mentioned, via ESPN, that being on the court with Bronny, whether in the same team uniform or as opponents, is something he looks forward to. Drawing parallels with baseball"s Ken Griffey Sr. and Jr., LeBron envisions this father-son dynamic as an ideal scenario.
LeBron"s commitment to making this dream a reality is evident in his decision to sign an extension with the Lakers last year. This extension allows him to potentially opt out in 2024, precisely when Bronny becomes eligible for the NBA Draft.
In expressing his commitment to supporting Bronny"s aspirations, LeBron noted that if his son wants to play in the NBA, he must put in the hard work. LeBron himself is already on the scene, and he eagerly awaits the day he can share the court with his son.
To achieve this, LeBron would need to continue playing for at least two more years, until 2024, when Bronny could enter the NBA Draft. Given LeBron"s continued physical capability, this seems like a plausible scenario for the father-son duo to share the basketball spotlight.
