Bronny James, the son of LeBron James, was recently chosen as the 55th overall pick by the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Draft. The 19-year-old gained attention by joining the team where his famous father also plays. Nonetheless, NBA commentator David Aldridge provided an alternative view on Bronny’s journey to the professional basketball league.
Aldridge Suggests College Could Have Been Better
While speaking on The Ricky Cobb Show on OutKick, Aldridge suggested that Bronny could have benefited from staying in college for one more year. Aldridge expressed a desire for Bronny to return to college. He thought Bronny could have excelled at a Division I college where he could have been the main focus. He mentioned that there were 50 schools where he could have been the main person this year.
Aldridge stressed that this kind of experience could have equipped Bronny for the NBA according to his own conditions. He also mentioned that Bronny’s college season was greatly affected by the open-heart surgery he recently had. However, Bronny managed to score an average of 4.8 points, grab 2.8 rebounds, and dish out 2.1 assists per game during his 25 appearances for the USC Trojans.
Challenges Ahead in the NBA
Aldridge anticipates that Bronny will not receive a lot of playing minutes for the Lakers in the current season. He foresaw Bronny dedicating much of his time to the G League for further player development and growth. “This represents the NBA.” Aldridge declared, “He is still not at the top, but he is the very best.” Nevertheless, as Bronny matures and gains experience, he may eventually carve out his niche in the league.
With the guidance of his father LeBron and his own determination, Bronny’s journey is only starting.
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