Newcomer Showcase: The Star’s Son, a Heart Disease Warrior — Bronny James

LeBron James Jr., known as “Bronny”

Date of Birth: October 6, 2004; Age: 19

Nationality: American

Position: Point Guard/Shooting Guard

Height: 188cm

Weight: 95kg

Wingspan: 201cm

Expected Draft Position: Late Second Round

Player Comparison: Davion Mitchell

Last season at the University of Southern California, averaged 19.3 minutes per game, contributing 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 0.8 steals, and 0.2 blocks, with 1.1 turnovers. Shot 36.6% from the field, 26.7% from three-point range, and 27.6% from the free-throw line.

Strengths:

• Son of a superstar, with substantial exposure and fan base
• Physically strong with good leaping ability, recorded a vertical jump of 102.9cm at the combine
• Decent playmaking and ball-handling skills, demonstrating good basketball IQ
• Effective in defending the ball and has a knack for steals and intercepts
• Capable of functioning as a pick-and-roll ball handler
• Young age, suggesting a high ceiling

Weaknesses:

• Poor scoring ability with low shooting percentages, including a subpar free-throw percentage compared to some centers
• Lacks dribble-shooting proficiency, resulting in low efficiency
• Questionable ball control, leading to a relatively high turnover rate
• No significant offensive creation or moves
• Terrible at switching defenses, prone to being targeted by opposing ball handlers
• Lack of consistency, often experiencing lapses in performance
• Not currently an NBA-caliber athlete, likely to be assigned to the G League after being drafted
• Health concerns, particularly related to a previous episode of cardiac arrest during practice