LeBron James has achieved remarkable achievements and glory in the past 21 years of him playing in the NBA. James has won four NBA titles, four Finals MVP, and four regular season MVP, whilst making 19 All-Star appearances in his career till date.
Being a stalwart of basketball himself, LeBron hopes to inculcate these same values and skills in his children as well. In this article, we will learn more about LeBron James’ first born son, LeBron ‘Bronny’ James.
Who is Bronny James?
LeBron ‘Bronny’ Raymone James Jr. is the eldest son of LA Lakers star LeBron James and his wife Savannah James. He was born on October 6, 2004 in Cleveland, Ohio and aspires to be a professional basketball player. His height currently stands at 6’2 and he plays in the position of point guard. Bronny aspires to carry the legacy of his father LeBron James, who is regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of this generation.
As a young boy, Bronny was naturally athletic, which made him quite proficient in many sports. Aside from basketball, Bronny also grew up playing soccer. In 2014, a video of a 9 year old Bronny playing basketball blew up on the internet showcasing his potential at a tender age. That’s when he gained national attention, wherein pundits spent hours discussing about his talents further up in the NBA.
Bronny James professional career
Bronny James played as a point guard for his high school Sierra Canyon in the AAU. Currently, he enrolled into USC as part of their basketball roster. In his senior year of high school, Bronny led the Sierra Canyon with an impressive 14.2 points average per game, guiding the team to a 23-11 record in the AAU in his senior year of high school.
Bronny James’ draft class
The NBA draft rules require a player to play at least one year of college basketball or one year of organized basketball in any overseas or other organized league after high school.
Keeping this in mind, Bronny James is expected to be drafted in the 2024 NBA draft. However, Bronny isn’t currently in projections to be a lottery pick. He might either get drafted late in the first round or early second round.
Following his high school career, James Jr. was ranked 46th best high-school player for his draft class and 7-th best shooting guard in the nation. Bronny is graced with an incredible court vision and athleticism, just like his father in basketball.
Bronny James networth
Bronny has accumulated a significant networth right from a young age in basketball. Currently, through NIL deals and other endorsements, he has a networth of around $10,000,000. Bronny recently inked a deal with Nike, joining the ranks of five other student athletes with promising potential.
