Bronny James is projected to be among the many prospects drafted this summer, but critics are still undecided on how good he can be compared to his peers. According to one GM, he’s not even among the top 300 prospects this summer, much less among the top 60.
“Bronny is nowhere near ready,” an NBA general manager told The Ringer. “He should go back to school to develop at his own pace or he risks getting lost in the shuffle, whether or not he’s playing with his dad.”
“There are probably three rounds’ worth of prospects more talented than Bronny in this class. So picking Bronny is more about getting LeBron’s attention right now than it is about developing Bronny himself.”
While Bronny shows the occasional flash of brilliance offensively, he has yet to prove himself as a true NBA prospect, and he’s coming in at a major disadvantage compared to his dad, who was both athletically and physically superior to his opponents.
“Bronny is an undersized non-shooting guard,” said an NBA. “The shot looks good but doesn’t go in. Those guys scare me the most. It’s either lack of touch or mental, and either way, those take years to correct.”
James finished his freshman season with averages of 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game on 36% shooting. He played a minimal role for a USC team that ranked near the bottom of their conference.
But even despite the disappointing season, Bronny is expected to be a serious contender to get called on draft night, if for no other reason than the name on the back of his jersey.
Bronny James Can Pursue Any Path This Summer
With everyone anticipating his next move, Bronny played it smart by making himself eligible for the draft and a return to college for another season of play.
Whatever path he chooses, a lot of pressure will be involved, and the whole world will be watching.
If he goes back to school, fans and experts will expect Bronny to take a step up and get his game to the next level. With more time and experience, it could bring out the best in James, but it could also wreck his NBA ambitions if he fails to make a sizeable leap.
While James has decided against returning to USC, he has sent hints that other iconic schools like Duke and Kentucky could be in play, and it seems anything is on the table right now.
Of course, if Bronny heads for the draft, any number of NBA teams could take him, and his dad may follow as a package deal. On a team like the Thunder, Lakers, or 76ers, Bronny could thrive in a young and exciting environment where he could compete for a title.
As it stands, the exact worth of Bronny is still being debated, and it seems not everyone is sold that he’s even an NBA-level player. For him, and any other person associated with the King, some time in the spotlight is inevitable, especially when it’s the heir to the throne…
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