NBA fans are undoubtedly full of anticipation and curiosity about the descendants of the James family. As James's eldest son, Bronny was in the spotlight in high school, and some even predicted that he would follow in his father's footsteps and enter the NBA. However, Bronny's career doesn't seem to be on a smooth path.
In his debut at the NBA's combined tryout, Bronny showed some problems: he was only 1.87 meters tall and his scoring and turnover numbers were not ideal. This can't help but make one wonder, will James's son really have a chance to make it to the NBA?
What exactly does the future hold for brownies? Does he still have a chance to fulfill his dream of making it to the NBA? All of this will be a highlight of this season's NBA Draft. Let's explore the NBA path of James' son Bronny.
A closer look at Brownie's career
Ever since James' eldest son, Bronny, came into the public eye, he has been in the spotlight. As the next generation of the James family, Bronny has had high hopes since he was a child, and many people think that he will follow in his father's footsteps and become a member of the NBA.
Bronny's basketball talent grew day by day, and he showed great strength in high school. In 2020, he excelled in Southern California high school and eventually enrolled at the University of Southern California. This undoubtedly increases the likelihood of him making it to the NBA.
In 2022, Bronny's debut season at USC was not ideal, averaging only 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game. This also makes many people question whether he is really qualified to enter the NBA. But even so, Bronny decided to participate in this year's NBA Draft.
In April, Bronny participated in a joint tryout organized by the NBA. In his debut, the performance was not ideal: played 19 minutes, 4 points, 4 rebounds and 3 turnovers on 2-of-8 shooting. This undoubtedly gives people the feeling that "James's son is out of play".
However, that doesn't mean Bronny's NBA path ends there. Although he is only 1.87m tall, which is far below some expectations, he still retains a good jumping ability. Coupled with the reputation and influence of his father, James, Bronny could still be drafted by some teams in the draft.
Overall, Bronny's career has been uncertain to this day. He has the strengths of his father, James, but also faces the challenge of height and poor NCAA performance. It remains to be seen whether he will be able to achieve his dream of making it to the NBA.
Height of 1.87 meters! Bronny's shrinking height has caused controversy
While participating in a joint NBA tryout, Bronny's height data sparked a lot of attention and controversy. Brownie is known to have been declared to be around 1.91 meters tall during his high school and college years. But in this trial, his actual height was only 1.87 meters, which surprised and confused many people.
From 1.93 meters to 1.87 meters, Bronny's height shrank by more than 6 centimeters. This is undoubtedly much lower than the outside world expected. Many fans and experts believe that such a height may not meet the requirements of the NBA, and whether Bronny can successfully enter the NBA has become a question.
In addition to his height, Bronny's other body measurements are also attracting attention. He has an arm span of 2.01 meters, weighs 95.4 kilograms, has a hand length of 21.6 centimeters, a hand width of 24.1 centimeters, a standing touch height of 2.50 meters, and a running and jumping height of 102.87 centimeters.
Judging by these stats, Bronny's bounce is good, but it's not at the top level among NBA rookies. Of all the participants in this joint tryout, he had the sixth-highest running jump, which is on par with James' stats that year.
This undoubtedly gives people the feeling that "James's son is not the absolute main force of the NBA". While the influence of the James family may give Bronny some advantages, it is still a question of whether he can actually make it to the NBA if he doesn't even have basic height and physical measurements.
In this regard, many fans and experts have expressed concern. Someone bluntly said, "It would be disappointing if James's son couldn't even get into the NBA." Others believe that "although Bronny's stats are not as good as they should be, as long as there is a backstage like James, he should still have a chance to enter the NBA".
In any case, Bronny's height and body measurements have sparked a lot of attention and discussion. This undoubtedly increases the pressure on him in the upcoming draft, and also gives people the feeling that "James's son is out of play". It remains to be seen whether he will be able to overcome these difficulties and achieve his dream of making it to the NBA.
4 points and 3 turnovers in the debut! Brownie didn't do well
In his debut at a combined NBA tryout, Bronny's performance was not ideal. In 19 minutes played, he scored just four points but made three turnovers. This undoubtedly gives people the feeling that "James's son is out of play".
Bronny shot just 25 percent from the field in his promotional debut, far from the level of an NBA player. Although he had a good performance in three-point shooting, Bronny's scoring and shooting percentage were sluggish overall.
In addition to the poor scoring, Bronny also had three turnovers, which also caused a lot of concern. In the highly competitive arena of the NBA, if you can't even do basic ball control and decision-making skills, I am afraid it will be difficult to have a foothold.
Some fans bluntly said, "James's son performed so poorly in his debut, how else can he qualify to enter the NBA?" Others said, "Bronny's four points is a good start, and as long as he can continue to improve, I believe there is still a chance to make it to the NBA." "
It can be said that Bronny's debut in the NBA joint tryout gave people the feeling that "James's son is out of play". His scoring and turnovers numbers are less than ideal, which undoubtedly adds to concerns about whether he can make it to the NBA.
Despite his less-than-ideal debut, Bronny is still on track to be drafted by some teams in this year's NBA Draft. Media analysts believe that he is likely to be selected at the end of the first round or the beginning of the second round.
First of all, as James's eldest son, Bronny naturally has a strong star background and influence. Whether or not he really has great quality, this aura of the "James family" may bring him quite a few opportunities. A lot of teams are looking to be able to bond with James, and drafting his son is certainly a good place to start.
In addition, Bronny has some characteristics that appeal to the team. He had a good three-point shot in the joint tryout, finishing second. This means that he has at least some advantage in terms of shooting skills. Coupled with good jumping ability, maybe he can also perform on the defensive end.
In addition, James' son participating in the NBA draft can undoubtedly bring great commercial value to the team. Bronny's arrival is bound to attract a large number of fans, helping to increase the team's popularity and commercial impact. This is undoubtedly a big plus for some teams that are looking for new energy.
So, even if Bronny doesn't perform well in his debut, he is still expected to be drafted by some teams in this draft due to his background strengths and some traits. The Lakers are interested in selecting Bronny with the No. 55 pick, and there are even 2-3 teams that want to have a separate tryout with him.
However, that doesn't mean Bronny is guaranteed to make it to the NBA. His height and NCAA performances have raised widespread doubts, and his lackluster performance in his debut has raised concerns about whether he really has enough quality.
Ultimately, whether Bronny will be selected in the draft depends on how he performs in the upcoming tests and interviews. Only by truly showing your strength and potential can you earn yourself a chance to enter the NBA.
Should Bronny be in this year's draft?
Faced with the upcoming NBA Draft, Bronny is undoubtedly in a dilemma.
On the one hand, he has already announced his participation in this year's draft and opened the transfer process. This means that he is ready to participate in the draft, and to a certain extent, he has expressed his determination to be capable of entering the NBA.
But on the other hand, Bronny's performance in the NCAA was not ideal, and his height and physical measurements were questioned. In addition, he also had a misstep and a sluggish performance in his joint tryout debut, which added to concerns about whether he would make it to the NBA.
This undoubtedly put a lot of pressure on Brownie. If he ends up losing the draft, it will undoubtedly be a major blow to his morale and confidence. And if he chooses to go back to college, he may miss out on a great opportunity to enter the NBA.
In fact, Bronny had two options: one was to stick with this year's draft, and the other was to choose to go back to college and fight for another year.
As things stand, the former may be more feasible. Although Bronny's performance is not ideal, with James' influence, he is still expected to be drafted by some teams in this draft. What's more, once in the NBA, he has the opportunity to show his true strength in a higher league.
But if he chooses to go back to college, he may have to wait another year to achieve his NBA dream. This not only means a delay in time, but also causes a certain amount of psychological stress on him. After all, as James's son, expectations of him have always been high.
Exactly how to choose brownie is indeed a very difficult decision. Whatever choice he makes, he will face all sorts of uncertainties and pressures. But in any case, he should rigorously evaluate his strength and potential and make a decision that is best for him.
Overall, the question of whether Bronny will be selected in the upcoming NBA Draft is still an open question. His background undoubtedly brings him a lot of opportunities, but whether he can stand out in the fierce competition for the draft needs to be further observed and evaluated.
We'll see if James' son, Bronny, can finally achieve his dream of making it to the NBA.