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LeBron James is nearing the end of his career as he openly pondered retirement soon after the Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated from the playoffs.
Whenever he does call it a career is unknown. However, we’re likely going to have the James family involved in the NBA for several more years after he’s gone.
Bronny James is set to attend USC and many believe he’ll be a one-and-done college player before taking his talents to the NBA.
There’s plenty of buzz around him right now, especially considering many believe LeBron is going to try and play his final season with whichever NBA team drafts him.
But on Wednesday, buzz is starting to grow around Bryce, LeBron’s 16 year old son. Many believe he has the ability to make it to the professional level as well.
With that said, NBA teams are already drooling over the possibility of acquiring Bryce James on their roster.
According to Krysten Peek at Yahoo Sports, multiple NBA teams, including the Lakers and Miami Heat, are already heavily scouting Bryce James at his Peach Jam debut.
In fact, she reports that teams “made it a priority” to see the 16-year old prospect.
Scouts from the Lakers, Heat, Magic, Cavaliers, Mavericks, Knicks, Suns, Hawks and other teams all made it a ‘priority’ to scout Bryce James on Day 1 of Peach Jam, per @YahooSports pic.twitter.com/VLmGVxLfiK
— NBACentral (@TheNBACentral) July 5, 2023
Bryce James isn’t eligible for the NBA Draft until the year 2027. But that’s not stopping these organizations from getting an early look at Bronny’s little brother.
Basketball fans don’t even seem all that surprised by this report, as many believe Bryce’s size and talent make him a potentially better prospect than Bronny.
Not hot take – Bryce will be the son that takes the place atop the James NBA throne when his father retires
— 1312 Kill Your Masters Street (@TroelleEmbiid) July 5, 2023
LeBron James and Archie Manning may have something in common.
Brons really about to have 2 sons in the NBA.
— Marathon Pace 🏁 (@marathonpace67) July 5, 2023
Bryce James’ shooting seems to be top notch already.
His shooting looks like the best out of the James gang
— Mamba Forever ❄️ (@elJayDinero) July 5, 2023
There is plenty of time before Bryce James makes it to the NBA. Even so, the league clearly has their eyes on him.
With that said, look for the buzz to continue to grow around the James kids, as their NBA journeys are soon to begin.