However, he is a four-star prospect and roughly only 6 % of the picks in the last five years' drafts are one-and-done players. Also noted, many of his pull-up jumpers are fallaways/fadeaways. As noted, he prefers to shoot from the mid-range going right. He is an 18-year-old senior at Sierra Canyon this season in 2022-23. However, he has made sure to keep mute about his net worth. To kick off the year, Bronny James was named to the 46th McDonald's All American Games, a venerated all-star tournament reserved for the brightest of prospects. 2 yrs from now I think Lebron will still be top 25 player. He wasprojected as a Top-10 pick in ESPN's 2024 mock draftafter excelling at the Hoophall Classicin January. Due to safety reasons, his father had to restrict him to playing just basketball. The Sierra Canyon point guard shows his elite ball-handling ability while keeping his teammates involved in plays. [28][29] Sierra Canyon reached the Open Division state championship game, which was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Frequently hangs in the air a fraction of a second too long, Often enough, this causes the release to come just as he begins his descent, which then causes him to attempt to feel it into the basket, as opposed to relying on muscle memory, Will benefit from releasing the shot a split second earlier at the top of his jump, or even on the way up. [47][48], By 2015, James was receiving scholarship offers and letters of interest from college basketball programs, according to his father, who commented, "It should be a violation. Some might even dare to say, if bold enough, that hes all that and a bag of chips!. Bronny James was selected as a member of Team USA for theNike Hoop Summit, which takes place April 8 in Portland. Talent hunters showing interest in him are reviewing that he has the feel for the game and poise on the basketball court. Specifically, at LeBron's high school, St. Vincent-St. Mary, the host site for the showcase. A few years before high school, Bronny played basketball for several Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) teams at nine. Bronny has been coached by his father, LeBron James, who has been one of the best basketball players in the world since he was a toddler. As for his stats, they are fluid. ", FAMILY TIES: LeBron James dedicates new sneaker to younger generation with design help from his sons. 0 for his favorite player, Russell Westbrook, who at the time was competing for championships with the Oklahoma City Thunder. He again, in March 2018, led the North Coast Blue Chips to a prize of the John Lucas All-Star Weekend in Houston in March 2018. Sierra Canyon won the Mission League titlein three of his four years on the team. He's ranked 19th nationally - regardless of position . 2129 Followers. His commitment to basketball has paid off, and hopefully, he gets to surpass his father in the sport one day. There are times where he can be a bit passive on the offensive end, but overall he has made positive strides as a junior. As discussed above, this role is relatively new to him, so it makes sense for their to be a period of figuring it out (especially when youre trying to do so on the EYBL circuit and against high-level international opponents). They like much lower to the floor. Get viral NBA graphics, memes, rumors and trending news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. He is still developing a path to consistency, and the context behind the low percentages is important to understand where exactly he is on that path. When James was nine, he was jokingly offered a scholarship by Coach Thad Matta of Ohio State. His father, the new NBA scoring king,said in Augusthe had a desire to play in the league with his sons, but said in a 2021 interviewhe "would just retire" rather than ever suitup for the Magic. Although no firearms were found, the game was not resumed. James has also thrived in competitive games featuring top high-school prospects, showing he is mentally prepared to take center stage. His first high school appearance was with a retreat of Montgomery High School, scoring about 10 points off the bench. Loses defenders, protects the ball, and sharply changes directions in the open court with the move. His play is a testament to that. (Myung J. Chun . 34 in the national rankings, thanks to his all-around development. James' 6-foot-3 frame has filled out nicely and he's added some pop on drives to the rim through traffic or in transition. "I love that they carve their own path," James said. [53] Early in his junior season, James fell to 52nd and 49th in rankings by 247Sports and ESPN, respectively,[54][55] and he dropped 31 spots to number 60 in rankings by Rivals in June 2022. Off the dribble, the story is similar to his mid-range game. said in Augusthe had a desire to play in the league with his sons. His teammates include five-star recruitsIsaiah Collier, Justin Edwards and D.J. Some out of necessity, some not. To help get a better understanding of the young man, we've put together a short scouting profile with videos, stats and some comparisons. Usually makes the effort to fight through, get over, or move under ball screens, as opposed to dying on the them, Occurrences of dying on the screen happen most frequently during latter parts of games when fatigue is most prevalent, Understands how to guide ball handlers into help, Has a tendency to caught back on his heels, Tends to open up too much on occasions when he loses a step or is beaten on the initial move, Can be susceptible to the straight-line drives due to this, Will benefit from staying lower in his stance more consistently, Always seems to be scheming on the next pass; ever-aware of whats happening on the ball, Likes to goad the offense into making passes through his lane, Takes calculated risks and can quickly turn defense to offense. To keep most up-to-date with his numbers, its likely best to follow a website that tracks such things as high school data. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Early life and career Bronny James is a chocolate-skinned man with a towering height of 6 ft 2 inches (1.88 m) while weighing 176 lb (80 kg). He scored nine points, all in the first half. Understands how to protect the ball with his body, Can be very crafty around the rim. The school team was considered a first-class team in high school basketball. He has a "smooth shooting stroke," He can actively pass and handle the basketball well. [31] In February 2021, James tore his meniscus at practice and underwent surgery. Bronny scored more than 20 points in his first game ever in the school, leading to a 61-48 triumph over Culver City Middle school on the 3rd of December. "Understanding the basketball player of today and the people of today like the lower shoe. Can fit into various offensive styles of play, thanks to his ability to impact the game in multiple ways, make the right play (regardless of circumstance), and score on or off the ball. Bronny James has gone from being a sub-50 recruit to being ranked No. Bronny James. No Crystal Ball predictions at this time. LeBron has an elite, all-time frame when you couple it with his athleticism. "Hes also gotten bigger in height and gained some muscle.". In February 2018, he won the Independent School League tournament game, leading his middle school Old Trail School in Bath Township, Summit County, Ohio, to a profound victory. Bronnys net worth is estimated to be about $10 million in 2021. Bronny James is now a projected top-10 pick thanks to the significant jump he's made at Sierra Canyon, developing into arguably the best perimeter defender in his class while making strides with his shooting and playmaking . Kentucky was the only school to show interest and offer scholarships. James is the eldest child of professional basketball player LeBron James . However, it remains to be seen whether the young player will choose to compete in the NCAA or make the jump straight to the NBA like his father. As always, its important to explore the context behind the numbers to fully understand why they are low and what contributes to them. Bronny James and Sierra Canyon . . [4] As a child, James played several sports including basketball and soccer, but his father did not allow him to play football or ice hockey over safety concerns. Dec 4, 2021, 9:30pm. Hes quickly advancing at reading the floor. School. Can attack the hedger, turn the corner, and get to the rim. He excelled despite being younger than most of the competitors at 14. 2-ranked, five-star UCLA commit Amari Bailey and four-star prospects like USC commit Kijani Wright and Nebraska commit Ramel Lloyd, James wasn't always in the limelight the way you might expect. I believe that he can do it.. His lack of aggressiveness on offense at times is among his minor weaknesses, but other areas - shooting, playmaking and defense - have been encouraging. As it is with nearly every player at this stage in his development, Bronny James needs some work. Bronny James' draft stock has risen as he's grown as a player and persevered through injury. At 6'3" and 190 pounds playing as a combo guard, he has decent size and athleticism at this stage. Nevertheless, he has plenty of upside as a shooter, especially if he is able to make some small adjustments to his jumper and shot selection. Even with that being the case, his overall frame is something to keep an eyeball or two on. Why Penny Hardaway has a shot with LeBron's son, named to the 46th McDonald's All American Games, caused debatearound the basketball world. For evidence, in that same 7-game span mentioned above, 13 out of his 22 mid-range jumpers came from 17+ feet. Realistically, hes shows range back to the volleyball line off the catch, and similar range off the dribble, Requires no additional loading from these extended distances, Capable of shooting it using different footwork patterns, but prefers to shoot off the hop/jump stop, Flashes tough shot making abilities off the bounce from each level, Awesome energy transfer from the lower to the upper body, Elbow is tucked comfortably and is right at 90-degrees, Release is just over top of the right side of his forehead. Hes his own person and Bronny is going to make a name for himself, and I hope people recognize that. Saturday Feb 11. He said it was a direct result of inspiration from his sons, who he enlisted to help design the shoe. His game has gone to another level. The increased usage had its ups and downs, such as extended flashes of self-creation and shot making during Peach Jam, tempered by low scoring efficiency and perimeter shooting struggles in other EYBL sessions. James made waves on the Internet in September when he visited Ohio State, his father's hometown team. LeBron James' sons don't feel the need to carry their father's torch more than his name on their backs. Wagner. [32] After missing most of the season, James returned against Centennial High School in the CIF Southern Section Open Division final on June 11. He has a smooth shooting stroke, He can actively pass and handle the basketball well. James is the eldest child of professional basketball player LeBron James. Wherever Bronny is at, thats where Ill be. James had a team-high 19 points in the game, which marked his return after nursing a knee injury. His perimeter shooting, defense and playmaking have come along well with his ability to drive the ball. LeBron James Jr. is a superb point guard and a shooting guard from the United States. Pull-ups are quick and sudden. Your login session has expired. Will benefit from more active hands on the ball, which are quick and reflexive. LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON: Chasing scoring title, LeBron James restates desire to share NBA court with son Bronny. Hes become much more confident on the floor to display his full range of abilities. 247Sports analysts Eric Bossi & Travis Branham react to Lebron James' pledge to play the last year of his career with his son, Bronny, on the same team. They actually sat in on some of the meetings with me. News, real-time play-by-play, game summaries, scores, stats, standings, rosters and more for ILH Division 1, ILH Division 2, OIA Red East, OIA Red West, OIA White, BIIF, KIF and the MIL. Earlier this month, the Trailblazers were knocked out of the Mission League playoffs in the semifinals. LeBron James' eldest son, Bronny James, is coming into his own as a player in his junior year with Sierra Canyon High School. Owns a soft touch and a good command of English off the board to convert at tough angles., Exhibits strong concentration with his eyes to finish in traffic and against rim protection, Possesses the strength and athleticism to absorb contact in the air, hang, and convert, Goes to a runner/floater shot when needed, Will benefit from continuing to develop this shot type as he prepares for the next level, Understands when to use the rim for protection, Finishes well and at appropriate times with his inside hand, Capable of explosive finishes above the rim, Emerging mid-range shot maker with a proven ability to get to his spots off the bounce. Overall, there is work to be done. He already has several offers from high-major Division-I programs and it's clear he has NBA potential but there are still improvements to be made before he reaches and succeeds at that stage. James is showing signs of being a solid all-around contributor. Mary High School. Wednesday Feb 15. [58], James stands 6feet 3inches (1.91m) and can play the point guard and shooting guard positions. ", "Bronny James, Zaire Wade Sierra Canyon Team to Appear on ESPN Networks 15 Times", "Like father, like son: Bronny James, LeBron's kid, is the biggest draw in high school hoops", "Bronny James makes high school basketball debut, No. He doesn't have the wingspan his father does, but Bronny already uses his quick feet and strength to his advantage on the defensive end, shutting off opposing drives with ease. LeBron Raymone "Bronny" James Jr. (born October 6, 2004) is an American basketball player who attends Sierra Canyon School in Chatsworth, California. Lebron rakes in huge chunks of money from his career as a content creator for esports team FaZe Clan. However, Bronny's ever-improving game has also elevated his status as one of the top prospects. A better scorer. He still has another two years to develop and mold into an exceptional talent. I've got two of them in my household, so that was pretty easy. Capable 3-level scorer whos working towards consistency from the 2nd and 3rd levels. Even though games weren't being played at the time, James tore his meniscus in February of his sophomore season, requiring surgery. Bron set a path for Bronny, and its up to Bronny to go and finish that path for himself. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. 2023 Point Guard Eyes, LLC. While his low percentages reflect his struggles, context is key to understanding the drivers behind them. Your subscription could not be saved. One of the most noticeable differences in his game between now and 8-12 months ago is his confidence. LeBron James captured headlines everywhere at 2022 NBA All-Star weekend in Cleveland with his quote about wanting to finish his career playing alongside his son. Exerts quality rim pressure off the bounce and as a cutter off the ball. Bronny has been a positive surprise, the scout said. Shot depth: shooting percentages were undoubtedly affected by the distance of the majority of his attempts, For instance, 37 out of 45 3-pointers attempted over a span of 7 games charted were from at least the NBA 3-point line, More than half of those 45 attempts were shot off the dribble, This smaller sample size is reflective of the 29-game sample size. But James has plenty of supporters who say he does perform at an elite level for his role as point guard. Status Undeclared. No Crystal Ball predictions at this time. The team will face off against players fromFIBA Africa, FIBA Americas, FIBA Asia, FIBA Europe and FIBA Oceania. Reliable recruiting services like 247Sports and ESPN even have different information in regard to the schools that have offered LeBron's son. He fits the bill as a modern-day NBA player. Kyle Irving is an NBA content producer for The Sporting News. The 16-year-old remains one of the top recruits for the class of 2023, ranked 13th of combo guards and 41st in the class, per ESPN. [57] On January 17, 2023, the Los Angeles Times reported that his three finalists are Ohio State, Oregon and USC. There soon might be another MVP in the family. Bronny will be in the national spotlight on Dec. 12 when Sierra Canyon hosts Kiyan Anthony and Christ the King, acting as a "part two" of the legendary high school matchup between their fathers, LeBron and Carmelo. SEASON-BY-SEASON . Bronny James was born on October 6, 2004, to then-reigning NBA Rookie of the Year, LeBron James, aged 19, and his then-girlfriend Savannah Brinson, aged 18. Two months after his 38th birthday, 19 days since setting the NBA's all-time scoring record and a week following a record-tying 19th All-Star appearance, LeBron James is still giving Father Time a . GREAT DEBATE: Should Bronny James have made McDonald's All American game? Saturday Feb 18. It's likely that LeBron's salvo boosts Bronny's NBA Draft stock; the on-and off-court value of even a 40-year-old LeBron James is worth a non-top 5 pick. [10][11] In middle school, he competed for the North Coast Blue Chips, a team that featured Mikey Williams. [39][40] He was joined on the team by his younger brother, Bryce. Of course, Bronny James always has been in the spotlight as LeBron's son, but he's beginning to make a name of his own through improved play and social media, where he expands on his interests outside of basketball. Remaining on the subject of shooting off the dribble. With James seemingly taking his game to the next level early this season, Sierra Canyon is in an even better position to dominate in 2021-22 than it was before the year began. A willing, unselfish passer who possesses very good court vision, Makes the extra pass; makes the right basketball play, Consistently hits shooters in their pockets, whether theyre on the move or spotting up; whether hes stationary or on the move with the dribble, Delivers on-point dump-offs after breaking down the defense, Advances the ball with the pass up the sideline to generate quick offense, or will deliver the ball to rim-to-rim runners and wings filling the lanes for easy finishes, Understands how much air or zip to put on the pass, as well as the right touch, depending on the recipient, Leads his runners in a way that minimizes disruption in their momentum, Placement maximizes the recipients likelihood of catching in an advantageous situation, Regularly uses his left hand on the perimeter to enter the ball into the offense or deliver to shooters, Capable of making the pass with placement off the live dribble, This ambidexterity really adds to his overall effectiveness as a passer, Terrific drive and kicker who understands how to draw the defense before delivering the pass, Shows an understanding of how to manipulate the defense with his eyes, Generally stays composed and passes well out of double teams, Puts a soft touch with accurate placement on post-entry passes and lobs, Has a small tendency to feed the post at improper angles, Can be a little inaccurate in transition while passing off a full-tilt speed dribble amidst bodies, Owns a versatile repertoire of passes and can get creative when combining his vision and skill together, Good ball control with room to continue tightening up his handle, Skilled open court ball handler who keeps it simple with single change of direction moves, Changes of direction are direct and commonly quick as he looks to prevent killing his acceleration, Utilizes a forceful, controlled speed dribble with either hand, Covers ground quickly with extended court bursts, Has a bit of a tendency lose control of his speed dribble when a defender is on his hip, Can absorb contact on the floor and continue moving through it, Occasionally can become a little lax with the handle as he proceeds, Very functional handling it in pick-and-roll action. 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