Bronny James, the son of Lakers legend LeBron James, has boosted his position in the latest NBA draft rankings on ESPN. Givony and Woo, the dean and assistant dean of NBA mock drafts, respectively, shifted him up to No. 54, which enabled him to position himself just out of arm’s reach of a late second-round choice in the June pick. Previously, he was ranked No. 98.
Stellar combined Performance
At the combine, James showcased his athletic prowess and shooting ability, which likely contributed to his climb in the rankings.
- Vertical Leap: An impressive 40.5 inches.
- Three-Point Shooting: He shot 19-of-25 in the three-point drill.
- Scrimmages: James held his own, displaying his competitive edge and readiness for the next level.
Decision Time Approaching
James faces a crucial decision by May 29, the deadline to either keep his name in the draft pool or return to college. His improved draft stock could influence his choice to turn professional.
Freshman Year at USC
James’ freshman year statistics at USC were modest:
- Averages: 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game.
- Games: Played in 25, starting only six.
- Team Performance: The Trojans went 15-18 and did not qualify for the NCAA Tournament.
Potential NBA Future
If James enters the draft, he will share the floor with or play against his father, LeBron James, a 20-time All-Star. Dwayne has previously stated that he would like to play basketball alongside his kid. However, the latest development and particularly insights from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski show that this is no longer important to the elder James.
Bronny James has jumped from No. 98 to No. 54 in ESPN’s mock draft thanks to his excellent showing at the NBA Draft Combine
The Celtics have the 54th pick in the draft ☘️
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The 2024 NBA Draft is set for June 26–27 in Brooklyn and at some point, According to ESPN, Bronny James’ professional basketball career may start. The latest ranking and related combination of the draft also provide strong evidence for him to go to the NBA path.
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