Bronny James Declares for 2024 NBA Draft

April 20, 2024

in Sports

Reading Time: 3 mins read

*(CNN) — We knew today would come and now it’s right here. Bronny James has declared for the 2024 NBA draft, he introduced on Instagram Friday.

Bronny is the oldest youngster of NBA all-time main scorer and Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and just lately completed his freshman season for the College of Southern California Trojans.

“I’ve had a yr with some ups and downs however all added to development for me as a person, scholar and athlete,” James stated on Instagram. “I’ve made the choice to enter the NBA Draft whereas sustaining my faculty eligibility, and also will be coming into the NCAA switch portal.

“Thanks to USC for a tremendous Freshman yr, and as at all times grateful for my household, buddies, medical doctors, athletic trainers and followers for his or her assist.”

Bronny James (David Becker-Getty Photographs through CNN Newsource)

The 19-year-old suffered a cardiac arrest throughout basketball apply on the College of Southern California in July final yr.

In late November 2023, he was cleared by his medical doctors to play basketball once more and scored his first factors for USC in December.

There has lengthy been hypothesis about LeBron and Bronny enjoying collectively within the NBA.

“My final yr will likely be performed with my son,” James instructed the Athletic in 2022. “Wherever Bronny is at, that’s the place I’ll be. I’d do no matter it takes to play with my son for one yr. It’s not in regards to the cash at that time.”

After the Lakers beat the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday, LeBron, who’s eligible without spending a dime company on the finish of the present season, admitted that he doesn’t have a lot time left in his NBA profession.