Bronny James has entered both the NBA draft, and the NCAA transfer protocol, to keep his options open.
Bronny James – the son of NBA great LeBron James – has entered both the 2024 NBA Draft, and the NCAA transfer protocol, meaning regardless of what’s going to happen, USC isn’t likely to see one of the most famous teenage basketball players in the world suit up for them again.
For James, entering the draft doesn’t necessarily mean a lot. Prospects can always remove their name before the draft, maintaining their draft eligibility, if they feel they aren’t getting good feedback in workouts, or via the combine.
Of course, this is where a layer of significant complexity throws James off that path.
For years, James has been rumored to find himself playing next to his dad, LeBron, due to the latter’s near-constant reminder of his wish of playing on the same as his son.
As LeBron remains one of the most influential players in the league, and an All-NBA caliber player, it stands to reason that some teams might provide James with positive feedback during workouts, exclusively to see him motivated to keep his name in the draft. If so, a team could in theory select him highly, with the expectation of LeBron signing in free agency to fulfill his dream of sharing the court with his son.
