Bronny James is anticipated to stay in the draft and has been officially cleared to play in the NBA
Though James kept his NCAA eligibility and used the transfer portal, he declared for the NBA Draft in April
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Medical Clearance and Comeback: Bronny James’s Journey to NBA Readiness
USC’s Bronny James has been medically cleared to play in the NBA by the league’s Fitness to Play Panel, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Jonathan Givony informed us. James fell down and was cardiacally arrested during a workout with USC last July. He got to the hospital and the ICU before he was discharged three days later. He was diagnosed with a heart defect that was present at birth and, after that, had surgery.
James got back into basketball after being cleared and then went back to the USC lineup in December. After the NCAA season, he dropped into the transfer portal and declared for the NBA draft, but he was still a college student. According to ESPN, James got approval from the committee, and hence he can take part fully in this week’s combine. James, the eldest son of NBA great LeBron James, is supposed to be involved in 5-on-5 scrimmages that will start on Tuesday.
Combine Participation: Bronny James’s Return to the Court and Draft Prospects
Bronny James, 19, played 23 games for USC during his freshman season and had a 4 average in them. 8 points, 2. 8 rebounds, and 2. 3 assists per game. He became a four-star recruit while playing for the Trojans and the No. 27 overall prospect in the Class of 2023, as reported by Rivals. “He is a smart player and has a strong feel for the game,” one NBA scout told Yahoo Sports’s Krysten Peek in March.
“He needs more time to develop, but the fundamental mechanics are there,” he said. The May 29 deadline approaches for James to make a decision whether to stay in the NBA draft or go back to NCAA ball. The Athletic’s Shams Charania, who is reported to be the main source, says that James will most probably be drafted, which will take place on June 26–27 in Brooklyn, N. Y.
Future Decisions: NBA Draft Considerations and LeBron’s Potential Influence
LeBron James said way back then that he wants to play with his son before he retires. The Los Angeles Lakers hold the fifth-bottom spot, and the idea is that the team might try to draft Bronny James in the hope that his father will re-sign there for another seventh season. However, if a different team picks Bronny, that will create some interesting speculation in the days preceding the opening of the NBA free agent market.