Extraordinary News About Bronny James Reported On Wednesday
Bronny James is the son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, and he has been in the public eye for quite some time.
The 18-year-old will be eligible for the 2024 NBA Draft, so he has just one more year to go.
ESPN had him ranked as the 28th best player for the high school class of 2023, and he was also named to the McDonald's All-American Game.
On Wednesday, ESPN's Jonathan Givony reports that James is now being projected as a top-ten pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.
Via Givony: "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:"
This is big news because it means that James will be one of the most coveted players in the draft.
If he were seen as a second-round pick, many teams would have the opportunity to draft him, while being a potential lottery pick changes that in a significant way.
(LeBron) James wants to play with his son someday, so whoever drafts him may also get to sign his father.
James is currently in his 20th season in the NBA (his fifth playing for the Lakers), and even at 38, he has shown no signs of slowing down.
He went into the All-Star break with averages of 30.0 points, 8.4 rebounds and 7.0 assists per contest.
