Bronny James
Updated on 7/2/24. Written by Alan Lu.
2024 rankings were finalized on 6/25/24.
Height: 6-3
Weight: 210
College: USC
Classification: Freshman
Birthdate: 10/6/2004
2024 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 70
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
2024 NBA Draft: Round 2, Pick 55 by the Los Angeles Lakers
Pros:
Adequate scorer off the dribble
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Decent playmaker
Decent rebounder for his size
Decent defender
Solid athlete
Cons:
Needs to improve his shooting
Can struggle to score in traffic
Lacks an elite first step off the dribble
Can be careless on offense, which can lead to turnovers
Can be undisciplined defensively
Dealt with a serious cardiac arrest episode
Summary:
Bronny James is an athletic, strong guard that currently plays for USC. He’s had a roller coaster ride of a season, as he dealt with a serious cardiac arrest episode in the offseason, but was able to make a full recovery to play this season. He didn’t shoot the ball nearly as well as hoped, but he is an athletic combo guard whose athleticism and defensive skills could help him make it to the NBA.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Wikipedia Page
ESPN’s 2024 NBA Mock Draft, Dated June 24th, 2023
The New York Times’ Article on James’ Cardiac Arrest Episode and Recovery
Games Scouted:
1/11/20 Sierra Canyon vs. Rancho Christian
1/18/20 Sierra Canyon vs. Dominican High
10/20/22 California Basketball Club vs. City Reapers
3/28/23 2023 McDonald’s High-School All-American Game
4/8/23 2023 Nike Hoop Summit
12/28/23 USC vs. Oregon
3/9/24 USC vs. Arizona
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