These forced shots largely came from mid-range and behind the arc. BIG DECISION: Bronny James expected to choose between Ohio State, Oregon, and USC after high school season, ICON: Bronny James and Memphis basketball? His lack of aggressiveness on offense at times is among his minor weaknesses, but other areas - shooting, playmaking and defense - have been encouraging. Shot difficulty/selection: building off the point above, he frequently attempted some of the most difficult shots in basketball, such as pull-up transition/semi-transition 3s, pull-up 3s off the live dribble from NBA+ range, and heavily contested attempts from both mid-range and 3-point range off the bounce. Hes become much more confident on the floor to display his full range of abilities. James is showing signs of being a solid all-around contributor. "The guys in his class havent had a lot of improvement. Realistically, hes shows range back to the volleyball line off the catch, and similar range off the dribble, Requires no additional loading from these extended distances, Capable of shooting it using different footwork patterns, but prefers to shoot off the hop/jump stop, Flashes tough shot making abilities off the bounce from each level, Awesome energy transfer from the lower to the upper body, Elbow is tucked comfortably and is right at 90-degrees, Release is just over top of the right side of his forehead. Nevertheless, he has plenty of upside as a shooter, especially if he is able to make some small adjustments to his jumper and shot selection. Taking strides towards playing with pace more consistently, Owns a well-rounded floor game that allows him to impact the offense without scoring. Understands how to protect the ball with his body, Can be very crafty around the rim. Bronny is eligible for the 2023 NBA draft. [59] He has a "smooth shooting stroke" and is an adept ball handler and passer. Sets the screen up for advantageous angles by using misdirection leading into the screen, Will improve by using his body more often to create tighter angles coming off the screen, Adding in the snake dribble is the logical next step of progression, Routinely displays patience in allowing the screener to get set, but does have a small tendency to get started too early, Increasingly reads various coverages proficiently, then makes decisions accordingly as a scorer, Makes effective use of the hesitation dribble to buy more time to read the coverage. Bronny's goal is to be in the NBA, and he seems as focused as ever. To keep most up-to-date with his numbers, its likely best to follow a website that tracks such things as high school data. [18], On May 29, 2019, James transferred to Sierra Canyon School, a private K12 school in Chatsworth, Los Angeles, for his freshman year of high school. Gets a lot of elevation on contested attempts that can often cause issues that will be looked at closely in the Shooting section below, Most jumpers moving right off the bounce are fallaways/fadeaways of various degrees, While the preference is to shoot going right, hes demonstrated plenty of comfort off the bounce going left, Gets to his spots in a variety of ways, including traditional one, two, and three-dribble pull-ups when attacking closeouts or catching off of movement. A better scorer. Makes timely, short burst back door cuts from various areas on the floor. James relentlessly scored 15 points, including a nice three-point- field goal on the 14th of December. He is the eldest child of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and Savannah Brinson, a cheerleader and a softball player. James has since adjusted his comments, saying that he would love to share the court with his son, even as opponents. Sierra Canyon's Bronny James handles the ball against Corona Centennial's Ramsey Huff on Friday night in the Southern Section Open Division title game. As it is with nearly every player at this stage in his development, Bronny James needs some work. His commitment to basketball has paid off, and hopefully, he gets to surpass his father in the sport one day. Will use a change of pace to allow the shift change in coverage to occur, then accelerate to the basket. Bronny James has begun his senior season at the powerhouse Los Angeles prep high school, Sierra Canyon. James gives good effort on the defensive end where he plays with toughness and versatility. Likes to take off of one foot as a finisher. [2] He was raised by both of his parents,[3] and they married in 2013. Hometown Los Angeles, Calif. School Sierra Canyon High School. MAXPREPS; CBSSPORTS.COM; 247SPORTS; Football. Also, according to CBSSports, LeBron James Son, Bronny, is ranked No. James gives good effort on the defensive end where he plays with toughness and versatility. James' 6-foot-3 frame has filled out nicely and he's added some pop on drives to the rim through traffic or in transition. Follow. . Wednesday Feb 15. so some of that will come in time. Its not about the money at that point.. He missed 26 games in 2021-22 while dealing with a severe right ankle sprain, which is the most games he has missed in a single season in his career. We all listened to them and we made it happen. James, who had knee surgery in February, which appears to have bounced back from his injury. Will attack from each level in multiple situations. There are times where he can be a bit passive on the offensive end, but overall he has made positive strides as a junior. On his FaZe Clan profile, James listed "Call of Duty" as his specialty. See the Shooting section below for a complete breakdown. He again, in March 2018, led the North Coast Blue Chips to a prize of the John Lucas All-Star Weekend in Houston in March 2018. [10][11] In middle school, he competed for the North Coast Blue Chips, a team that featured Mikey Williams. His shooting starts far too low, which is easily explained away by his physical immaturity. LeBrons current contract makes him a free agent in 2023, the same year his son can enter the draft. The next step is fine-tuning those tools and growing his game as his body becomes more developed. In his second game, James led all scorers with 25 points in a 9785 loss to U18 French Select in Paris. You shouldn't be recruiting 10-year-old kids. Capable of pushing the pace with controlled speed or advancing with tempered patience. A recentESPN mockdraftprojects Bronny Jamesas a top 10 pick in the 2024 NBA draft, going to the Orlando Magic at No.10, which sparked new conversations around his talent and rising profile. Increase in usage: assuming the main role/first option on offense during EYBL play, he was tasked to be the primary ballhandler/playmaker and scorer. The first year for Bronny started on 29th May 2019, at Sierra Canyon Institution, another private school located at Chatsworth, Los Angeles. James is a four-star recruit who, according to the Los Angeles Times' Luca Evans, averaged 13.8 points per game, 5.5 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.8 steals in the regular season of his senior year. His play is a testament to that. Effectively uses the behind-the-back dribble in various situations. Capable of knocking it down going right or left, Very comfortable shooting the dribble up 3 from deeper distances, Has a nice catch-and-face 3, where really takes his time and shoots a relaxed, confident shot, Shows a tough one dribble pull-up 3, particularly in ball screen situations, Pull-up 3-point shooting out of the pick-and-roll will be looked at in a separate pick-and-roll analysis further below, Excellent in semi-transition/transition with or without the ball, and is usually where he is most aggressive, Scans for weaknesses in retreating, unsettled defenses on made or missed baskets. ", FAMILY TIES: LeBron James dedicates new sneaker to younger generation with design help from his sons. James is the only player on the men's team who has not committed to a college yet. I believe that he can do it.. Slowly but surely, Bronny James is starting to come into his own as a player on a loaded Sierra Canyon team. LeBron James' eldest son, Bronny James, is coming into his own as a player in his junior year with Sierra Canyon High School. NEWS: Bronny James will suit up and play for Sierra Canyon tonight in the CIF Open Division final against Corona Centennial. The oldest son of a living legend, James is only 6-foot-2, but hes likely still growing. He's jumped from the 50s to 30s, and now top-10 or lottery pick," Zillgittsaid. All Rights Reserved. ", "Bronny James, Zaire Wade Sierra Canyon Team to Appear on ESPN Networks 15 Times", "Like father, like son: Bronny James, LeBron's kid, is the biggest draw in high school hoops", "Bronny James makes high school basketball debut, No. Can disrupt his momentum and sometimes defeat the purpose for which he is using it, Equally skilled with his left and right hands, Similar to his handle in the open court, he will attack in semi-transition with north-south dribble moves, such as the crossover, inside-out, and behind the back, Again, these moves are designed to avert the defender(s) while continuing his path forward, Utilizes single moves in the half court at the point of attack, but will also hit the defender with combos from time-to-time. . Your login session has expired. Major programs have reportedly already shown interest in the rising junior at Sierra Canyon School in Los Angeles. One of his strengths is his ability to make catch and shoot jump shots and he is a fantastic passer. Can fit into various offensive styles of play, thanks to his ability to impact the game in multiple ways, make the right play (regardless of circumstance), and score on or off the ball. Football Home; . One of the most noticeable differences in his game between now and 8-12 months ago is his confidence. The selection caused debatearound the basketball world, wondering if James got the nod because of his father while other top recruits, likeMikey Williams, AJ Johnson and Caleb Foster were left out. LeBron James made his Team USA debut after his sophomore season of high school when he played in the2001 USA Basketball Youth Development Festival and led his team to a gold medal. The 16-year-old remains one of the top recruits for the class of 2023, ranked 13th of combo guards and 41st in the class, per ESPN. Has good hands on the help side, but is prone to rely on them too much. LeBron James' sons don't feel the need to carry their father's torch more than his name on their backs. Bronny James is now a projected top-10 pick thanks to the significant jump he's made at Sierra Canyon, developing into arguably the best perimeter defender in his class while making strides with his shooting and playmaking . Bronny James' stats support his his rise as one of the top prospects in the country. Senior 2023. Bronny James was born on October 6, 2004, to then-reigning NBA Rookie of the Year, LeBron James, aged 19, and his then-girlfriend Savannah Brinson, aged 18. James is the eldest child of professional basketball player LeBron James. [7][8][9] During his childhood, James played for the Miami City Ballers, with whom he was teammates with Jett Howard, and the Houston-based Gulf Coast Blue Chips. [23] Despite heavy media attention, James' father barred him from being interviewed. [60][61] Scouts have additionally commended his "feel for the game" and poise on the basketball court. James had a team-high 19 points in the game, which marked his return after nursing a knee injury. Givony's . To help get a better understanding of the young man, we've put together a short scouting profile with videos, stats and some comparisons. However, it remains to be seen whether the young player will choose to compete in the NCAA or make the jump straight to the NBA like his father. "I love that they carve their own path," James said. YEAR SR POSITIONS G HEIGHT 6' 2" WEIGHT - Latest News Wednesday Feb 22. The school is currently at Sierra Canyon School and has amassed a lot of NCAA division basketball scholarship offers and awards. [35] On December 4, 2021, he scored a game-high 19 points in a 7153 win over St. VincentSt. The elevation has shown to have some detrimental effects on his shot. Its a major reason why a lot of his mid-range attempts going right miss short. [22] Entering the season, ESPN announced that its networks would air 15 of the team's games. While expectations are high for Bronny James because of his fathers storied history with the NBA, according to an anonymous NBA Scout who attended Peach Jam, Bronny has the potential to make his own legacy. Be the first one to comment on this story. Surely, there will be concerns over his low shooting percentages. When he posted the photos of himself wearing a Buckeyes uniform on Instagram, he made sure that fans knew it was just a visit. Knocked down 6 threes on his way to 25 points last night @KingJames pic.twitter.com/ZIeX1gISgX. Bronny James scouting report: NBA Draft eligibility, strengths, weaknesses for LeBron's son, How to watch Bronny James vs. Kiyan Anthony: Sons of LeBron and Carmelo, He has flashes where he shows his burst and athleticism. Again, in April 2018, He led the Blue Chips to another victory and won the under-13 championship at the NY2LA Swish N Dish competition in Wisconsin on April 2, 2018. He joined the school with his brother Bryce and incoming senior Zaire Wade, son of Dwyane Wade, a longtime teammate of James's father. Saturday Feb 18. The team ended the season with a 265 record. A willing, unselfish passer who possesses very good court vision, Makes the extra pass; makes the right basketball play, Consistently hits shooters in their pockets, whether theyre on the move or spotting up; whether hes stationary or on the move with the dribble, Delivers on-point dump-offs after breaking down the defense, Advances the ball with the pass up the sideline to generate quick offense, or will deliver the ball to rim-to-rim runners and wings filling the lanes for easy finishes, Understands how much air or zip to put on the pass, as well as the right touch, depending on the recipient, Leads his runners in a way that minimizes disruption in their momentum, Placement maximizes the recipients likelihood of catching in an advantageous situation, Regularly uses his left hand on the perimeter to enter the ball into the offense or deliver to shooters, Capable of making the pass with placement off the live dribble, This ambidexterity really adds to his overall effectiveness as a passer, Terrific drive and kicker who understands how to draw the defense before delivering the pass, Shows an understanding of how to manipulate the defense with his eyes, Generally stays composed and passes well out of double teams, Puts a soft touch with accurate placement on post-entry passes and lobs, Has a small tendency to feed the post at improper angles, Can be a little inaccurate in transition while passing off a full-tilt speed dribble amidst bodies, Owns a versatile repertoire of passes and can get creative when combining his vision and skill together, Good ball control with room to continue tightening up his handle, Skilled open court ball handler who keeps it simple with single change of direction moves, Changes of direction are direct and commonly quick as he looks to prevent killing his acceleration, Utilizes a forceful, controlled speed dribble with either hand, Covers ground quickly with extended court bursts, Has a bit of a tendency lose control of his speed dribble when a defender is on his hip, Can absorb contact on the floor and continue moving through it, Occasionally can become a little lax with the handle as he proceeds, Very functional handling it in pick-and-roll action.