The road to the NBA has gotten a bit more difficult for Bronny James. James dropped more than 30 spots in the Rivals high school player rankings. Ranking in the top 60 players in the nation isn't bad, but a drop off in four months isn't a good look
Several big-name schools are interested in James. Kansas, Kentucky, and North Carolina are all interested in James as a prospective student- athlete. Duke and UCLA are both showing interest in James, but only North Carolina Central has made an offer.
It is hard to see Bronny going to one of the blue blood schools. It feels like UCLA to James. His dad has a lot of interest in Los Angeles.
It seems like he may end up at a smaller program if he can't get back up the ranks. A lot of non-blueblood programs will be interested in James. That would be a bonus if he becomes a great college player.
There has been talk about the possibility of the two James brothers playing together for an NBA team. It's possible because of the way he's playing. The best chance of this happening is if Bronny becomes a one-and-done college player and plays well enough in the G-League to be drafted after a year.
It's much harder for Bronny to get to high school when he's ranked 60. Even though he is a four-star recruit, it is unlikely that he will become a one-and-done caliber player.
We could be talking about Bronny as one of the hottest incoming freshmen from the 2023 class next year. Adding to his current 6-foot-2, 170-pound frame is a possibility. The game is completely changed if the 17-year-old is lucky enough to add four inches.
Two of the best point guards in the country are listed below 6-foot-4 in the top 15 players. It doesn't mean that being taller will make him a better player, but it will give him a better chance to compete with the elite players in this class.
The 19-year veteran of the NBA just finished his 19th season. WhenBronny is eligible to enter the league in two years, he will have finished his career as a professional basketball player. Father time seems to be getting on him with the number of injuries James has suffered recently. Father isn't getting any younger.
The dream of a father and son playing together in the NBA may not come true if Bronny isn't developed enough in two years. If he wants to play college ball next to his pops, that will make it hard for me to hold it against him. It will all depend on how quickly Bronny can develop as a player and if he is good enough to play in the NBA in the next two to three years.
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