Former USC Trojan guard Bronny James will take his talent to the next level. After declaring for the 2024 NBA Draft, James announced that he will move on to the next level, keeping his options open by entering the transfer portal. But James has now fully reached the professional level.
He may not be turning heads when it comes to pure basketball skills, but he certainly is when it comes to name. When you're the son of NBA and Lakers superstar LeBron James, the spotlight is inevitable.
The spotlight will get even louder as he tries to find himself without his father. Bronny has impressed scouts at the NBA Combine, but he still has a long way to go. That's true, but Bleacher Report's Scott Polachek sees these two storied franchises as potential landing spots for Brony.
The first is the most obvious Los Angeles Lakers, and the second is the Miami Heat.
Polachek said the Lakers could use their last pick on Bronny.
“The Lakers aren't going to draft a franchise-changing player near the end of the second round anyway, so it wouldn't be a surprise if they selected Bronny James,” Polachek said. writing.
When it comes to the Heat, they are used to turning prospects from nothing to something.
“Miami also has a track record of producing solid results from recent draft picks, and will provide a stable, proven infrastructure and coaching to help young James develop early in his career.” Polachek he points out. “The Heat are a perennial playoff contender, so James wouldn't be expected to play significant minutes right away. He'll then be able to work with head coach Erik Spoelstra and the players above him on the depth chart. Throw in Miami, which maintains a relationship with LeBron James as one of the top players in franchise history, and the front office could move in this direction. It's not surprising to see that. ”
James was far from impressive in his freshman season at USC. But his name and potential go a long way, at least defensively.
There's a real chance the Lakers draft James. The Lakers will reportedly do everything in their power to keep LeBron wearing the purple and gold until he retires. If that means drafting his son into the military, so be it. But despite this, the Lakers are seriously considering using the No. 55 pick on Bronny.
The Heat have the culture and coaching staff to help Bronny reach his full potential. The Heat are currently playoff contenders, so he won't get playing time right away, but being a part of the team could be a big step forward in his career.
No matter where he ends up, it seems very likely that we'll see James at the NBA level in some capacity.
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