Some NBA scouts have a very low opinion of Bronny James.
LeBron James’ oldest son is staying in the NBA Draft over finding a new college after a very rough freshman season at USC, and it doesn’t make sense on paper.
The 6’1″ guard averaged 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game while shooting a downright terrible 36.6% from the field and 26.7% from three in 25 games with the Trojans.
In what world does that translate to being picked in the NBA Draft? Of course, we all know it doesn’t, but LeBron seems intent on putting his thumb on the scale to make sure his son is drafted. Whether it works or not remains to be seen, but at least a couple of scouts aren’t impressed.
NBA scouts torch Bronny James.
Marc J. Spears appeared on ESPN Friday to share thoughts from two unnamed NBA scouts, and their assessments of Bronny are brutal. Below are a few quick hitters.
- “If the Lakers don’t draft him, I don’t see anyone drafting him.”
- “Teams will want him on a two-way [contract]And Clutch wouldn't want that.”
- “A position-oriented athlete. He is not functioning as an elite athlete.”
- “The tweener is stuck between two positions.”
- “He should be a point guard given his size, but he can't run the offense.”
- “In my opinion, he's not an NBA prospect.”
Watch Spears break it down below and let us know your reaction. David.Hookstead@outkick.com.
Well, I think it's safe to say that some scouts aren't buying what LeBron and Bronny are trying to sell. In reality, the Lakers might draft the former USC guard just to satisfy the four-time NBA champion.
So does that mean Bronny James has the skills and ability to justify being on an NBA roster? Not at all, and judging from Spears' reports, scouts don't think he's even close to being ready.
Remember, his height was 6 feet 4 inches in college. At the combine, Bronny was just over 6 feet 1 inch tall. He's an incredibly small guard.
Can Bronny James succeed as an NBA player? (Photo by Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images)
We'll see if the Lakers draft him (which seems likely), but there's nothing to justify the NBA hype around Bronny James.Please let us know your opinion on David.Hookstead@outkick.com.
