NBA star LeBron James’ oldest son, Bronny, has declared for the NBA draft.
Bronny James, who played his freshman year of college basketball at the University of Southern California, announced he will enter the NBA draft while still maintaining his college eligibility.
On Instagram, Bronny wrote, “I’ve had a year with some ups and downs but all added to growth for me as a man, student, and athlete.”
“I’ve made the decision to enter the NBA Draft while maintaining my college eligibility and will also be entering the NCAA transfer portal.” added Bronny.
At USC, Bronny had a mediocre freshman year, averaging only 4.8 points per game and only starting in 6 of 25 games for the Trojans.
Bronny’s move comes as his father, LeBron, has let it be known he plans to play on the same team with his son before retiring from the NBA.
#NBA pic.twitter.com/6fGvJp0lTo
— Bronny (@BronnyJamesJr) April 5, 2024
Users on social media were quick to downplay Bronny’s announcement.
LOOK:
Bronny James when he takes his first shot in the NBA after LeBron convinced him to enter the draft: pic.twitter.com/ZkExoSHt55
— alex (@AlexUlrichh) April 5, 2024
He’s declaring way to early
This is going to be a very odd situation
— Crumbletakes (@Crumbletakes) April 5, 2024
Per ESPN:
USC freshman guard Bronny James will enter the 2024 NBA draft while maintaining his college eligibility and will also enter the transfer portal, he said Friday on Instagram.
James had been expected to have a major impact on USC after earning McDonald’s All American honors in high school, but a July cardiac arrest episode and a procedure to treat a congenital heart defect sidelined him for five months and severely impacted his productivity as a freshman at USC.
James averaged 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 19 minutes a game.
As The Gateway Pundit previously reported in July of 2023, Bronny suffered cardiac arrest while at practice.
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