Paper Guiluo City | Why the Suns Will Try Bronny: Careful Recruiting James

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2024-05-25 14:42Posted in Jilin Sports Creators

According to league sources, the Phoenix Suns will have a tryout for Bronny James ahead of next month's NBA Draft.

The Phoenix Suns have the 22nd overall pick, and Bronny is one of several players to be considered. Bronny has received more than 10 tryout offers, but is expected to visit only a few teams, including the Suns and Los Angeles Lakers. The NBA Draft will take place on June 26-27.

Bronny, the son of NBA superstar LeBron James, will go on to compete in the NBA draft after playing a season at USC. Bronny suffered a cardiac arrest last July before returning to the court during his freshman season, and the NBA's Fitness Testing Team has now fully approved him to play.

In a recent interview, LeBron and Bronny's agent, Rich Paul, told Bleacher Report's Chris Haynes that Bronny won't sign a two-way contract after the draft.

Asked about the two-way contract, Paul said: "Yes, exactly, the team knows that. We're not going to do that. "

While Bronny wasn't considered the most promising player and wasn't included in The Athletic's mock draft following the lotto draw, his last name and return to the court after suffering serious health issues made him one of the most notable players in this year's draft.

In addition, whether Bronny and his father can become teammates is also a matter of concern. LeBron has expressed a desire to be alongside his son at the end of his career.

Bronny participated in an NBA joint tryout earlier this month, with a net height of 1.87 meters and an arm span of 2.01 meters. He finished sixth in the biggest vertical bounce and 11th in the standing touch.

While attending joint training in Chicago, he said his goal was simply to get into the league.

"My dream has always been to make a name for myself, to make a name for myself and, of course, to make a name for myself in the NBA," he said. That's the ultimate goal for everyone here too. I never wanted to play with my dad, and of course he mentioned it a few times. ”

The Suns, led by the Big Three of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal, have a 49-33 record this season, but were swept by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs.

What do the Suns need to do with the No. 22 pick?

The Suns announced their G-League team name this week, the Valley Suns, and where they will play next season: Arizona State University's hockey arena, Mullett Arena. After the announcement, Suns CEO Josh Battlestein took questions from a small group of reporters when General Manager James Jones walked over.

Battlestein said, "Want to answer any questions, James?" "

Jones replied, quickening his pace, "No, I like it. ”

Battlestein said: "Who are you going to pick with the No. 22 pick? Will they play here? "

Everyone laughed.

Since the end of a disappointing season, the Phoenix Suns' offseason plans, especially the draft program, have become a daily conversation. With the No. 22 pick, the Suns, who have limited financial resources, need a player who can contribute immediately. It may not be a brownie. He can play and grow at Mullet's Arena, which is just a few miles from the Suns' home stadium in downtown Phoenix. But that doesn't help the Suns, with Booker, Durant and Beal at their core, immediately competing for a championship. If that's the case, their championship window won't be open forever, and some think their championship window is closed.

And, of course, there's the LeBron factor. Is it possible to recruit Bronny to help the Suns lure LeBron to the Arizona desert on a base salary contract? Probably not. But if you're Jones and owner Matt Isbia, it doesn't hurt to explore.

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