Bronny James, the son of NBA superstar LeBron James, announced Friday on Instagram that he was both entering the NBA draft and the NCAA transfer portal after a challenging freshman season at USC.
Bronny James announced Friday he will enter both the NBA draft and the NCAA transfer portal after a challenging freshman season at the University of Southern California, essentially deferring a decision on his future by keeping multiple paths open to him.
James committed to USC last year as one of the most-hyped prospects in the country, but the start of his collegiate career was delayed when he“I’ve had a year with some ups and downs but all added to growth for me as a man, student and athlete,” James wrote. “I’ve made the decision to enter the NBA Draft while maintaining my college eligibility, and will also be entering the NCAA transfer portal.
The 2024 NBA draft class is regarded as relatively weak, especially at the top, which could aid James’s chances of being selected. The Lakers, who must send their first-round pick to the New Orleans Pelicans asJames has until May 31 to decide whether to remain in the draft or return to college. The draft will be held June 26-27. Before committing to USC, James also considered Ohio State and Oregon.
LeBron James, 39, has long expressed a desire to play with his son in the NBA, hoping to become basketball’s version of Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr., who were teammates with MLB’s Seattle Mariners in 1990 and 1991. LeBron James’s contract with the Lakers includes a player option for the 2024-25 season, which could theoretically help maximize his ability to team up with his son this summer. LeBron James has until June 29, after the draft, to decide whether he will opt into his $54.
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