After a great senior season in high school and a successful McDonald’s All-American Game appearance, Bronny James’ ratings continue to climb. LeBron’s son, who will be eligible for the 2024 Draft, is increasingly impressing some Big League scouts.
Being the son of a global superstar like LeBron James obviously has its perks, especially on a purely financial level. But such status also offers its own set of challenges. More than other youngsters his age, Bronny is in the spotlight, and many of his opponents want to dominate him just because he is Bron’s son. Moreover, we know some who do not hesitate to minimize his accomplishments by saying that he benefits from the influence of his dad, without even taking into account his talent or his potential.
For NBA scouts, who have the role of evaluating young prospects before a potential arrival in the Big League, the challenge is obviously to forget the name of Bronny to focus 100% on his qualities and faults. Just like any other high school or university student. And if one of them is to be believed, son James has every chance to join the NBA for the right reasons (via on3.com).
“Bronny James won’t play in the NBA because he’s LeBron’s son, but because he has the talent. He works a lot, he stays focused, and he plays hard.”
A month and a half ago, the Draft specialist ofESPN Jonathan Givony propelled Bronny James into the Top 10 of his Mock 2024, highlighting in particular his superb defensive impact as well as his progress in outside shooting and in playmaking. Obviously, there is a “3&D” potential hiding below, which may interest NBA franchises who usually like this kind of profile. And this rise, it was made possible above all thanks to the work ethic of Bronny, much more than by his statute of “son of”.
Bronny James is now a projected top-10 pick thanks to the significant jump he’s made at Sierra Canyon, developing into arguably the best perimeter defender in his class while making strides with his shooting and playmaking . Full 2024 mock draft on ESPN: pic.twitter.com/4DNo1TOtDx
— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) February 22, 2023
Of course, in the evaluation of prospects, opinions can differ greatly depending on the observers. Bronny James is not a lottery pick in the eyes of all scouts, and for some he needs several years in the NCAA before he is mature enough to present himself in the Draft. But overall, Bronny’s progress is welcomedand that is the most important thing at this stage of his career.
If he continues on this upward slope, maybe he will become a solid NBA player in the future, proving that he is much more than LeBron’s son.
“I asked Bronny why he wanted to be pro, he said, ‘because I want to make my own name’. That’s all I needed to hear.”
– LeBron James, via The Shop
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Source texte : on3.com
