February 28th 2024.
LeBron James, the star player for the Los Angeles Lakers, has recently spoken out in support of his oldest son, Bronny, after ESPN made the decision to drop him from their 2024 mock draft. As a future NBA Hall of Famer, LeBron has always had a strong desire to play alongside his son on a professional team. Despite Bronny only being a freshman at the University of Southern California, there has been speculation that he may declare for the NBA Draft after just one year of college basketball. However, with Bronny not making a significant impact on the court for USC, ESPN decided to remove him from their annual draft list.
According to a report from NBACentral, ESPN has now projected Bronny to be selected in the 2025 draft instead. This decision was explained by ESPN, who stated that Bronny is still finding his footing at USC and has had some strong offensive performances, but also some lackluster ones. They also noted that he is not the type of player to consistently carry a team with his scoring. Instead, he is known for his excellent defensive skills and still needs to improve his aggressiveness and ball-handling abilities to become a well-rounded combo guard.
LeBron took to social media to address the situation and defend his son, stating that Bronny is not affected by the snub and is focused on working hard to achieve his goals. He reminded everyone that success is earned, not given, and urged others to keep their heads down, stay focused, and keep grinding towards their dreams, regardless of what mock drafts may say.
It is worth noting that Bronny faced a health scare last July while on the USC campus, but he has since recovered and joined the team for the current season. In 19 games, he has been averaging 5.5 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.5 assists while playing an average of 20.2 minutes per game. Despite the setback of being dropped from the 2024 mock draft, Bronny continues to work hard and improve his skills, with the support and guidance of his father. As LeBron says, let's focus on the real basketball and support these young players in their journeys towards greatness.
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