2129 Followers. Your subscription could not be saved. The event was sold out with about 1,300 people in attendance. In these cases, the average was taken. Understands how to protect the ball with his body, Can be very crafty around the rim. [45] In January 2023, James missed four games with a knee injury and scored 19 points in his return on February 1 as his team lost to Notre Dame High School, 8861, at the Mission League semifinals. We have answers to all of those questions below. Effectively uses the behind-the-back dribble in various situations. Don't miss out on the latest news and information. Wagner. [46] He was selected to play in the McDonald's All-American Game and was named to the United States team for the Nike Hoop Summit. Frequently precedes it from the point of attack in the half court with a hard dribble going one way, followed by the quick change to the other hand (in the other direction), Can improve upon it by wrapping it more fully on the run or changing hands with greater crispness in situations that dont call for the wraparound. While having fun playing video games, Bronny broadcasted, stating that he would be out of games for the nearest future because he tore his meniscus. Well, comparisons are tough, especially at the time of this writing. James had a team-high 19 points in the game, which marked his return after nursing a knee injury. He could always pass and defend, but hes elevated the other aspects of the game. Exerts quality rim pressure off the bounce and as a cutter off the ball. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. [39], In his senior season, James stepped into a leading role alongside junior Isaiah Elohim and became Sierra Canyon's top playmaker. SEASON-BY-SEASON . Very willing to advance the ball with the pass in order to give his team the advantage, Dangerous as a cutter who recognizes opportunities for easy baskets. For evidence, in that same 7-game span mentioned above, 13 out of his 22 mid-range jumpers came from 17+ feet. Bronny James (LeBron James Jr.) is the son of NBA star LeBron James. MAXPREPS; CBSSPORTS.COM; 247SPORTS; Football. The final date of the NCAA Early Signing Period was Nov. 16, so James already missed that window. Bronny has been coached by his father, LeBron James, who has been one of the best basketball players in the world since he was a toddler. Bronny James. or "Will LeBron's son even make the NBA?". Comfortable shooting from very deep distances. Bronny James has an other-worldly hype to live up to. His teammates include five-star recruitsIsaiah Collier, Justin Edwards and D.J. The best way to describe Bronny's role on his Sierra Canyon team prior to his senior year: He was a perennial starter and elite perimeter defender but played a reserved offensive role as a shooter and secondary scorer and playmaker. 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. Zion Williamson is one of the few truly remarkable, elite-framed players to have come to the highest levels of basketball since LeBron. Bronny is emerging as one of the best two-way players in the country. I believe that he can do it.. Typically uses the right angles to get to the rim, especially when attacking closeouts on the catch, Might be the most aggressive in getting to the rack in semi-transition situations, which will be analyzed separately further down this section, Can improve his scoring efficiency by increasing his trips to the line, See more analysis in the pick-and-roll notes further below in this section, Finishing shot 56.5% on 62 total attempts at the rim in 23 EYBL games, Able to contort and adjust his body in mid-air to react to the defense accordingly, Combines deceleration with skilled footwork to put himself in advantageous positions to finish before leaving the ground, Exhibits an agile euro step that allows him to navigate through traffic in route to the rim. James is showing signs of being a solid all-around contributor. Frequently hangs in the air a fraction of a second too long, Often enough, this causes the release to come just as he begins his descent, which then causes him to attempt to feel it into the basket, as opposed to relying on muscle memory, Will benefit from releasing the shot a split second earlier at the top of his jump, or even on the way up. "If he wasnt LeBrons son, and Id seen him at a different high school, Id say, Hes a good player. He was named a McDonald's All-American as a senior in 2023 and is a consensus four-star recruit. A few years before high school, Bronny played basketball for several Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) teams at nine. We've received your submission. [14] California state rules prevented him from immediately joining the varsity team because he was in eighth grade. His first high school appearance was with a retreat of Montgomery High School, scoring about 10 points off the bench. Wherever Bronny is at, thats where Ill be. Hes adept at plucking the ball away from ball handlers. 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. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy. Usually makes the effort to fight through, get over, or move under ball screens, as opposed to dying on the them, Occurrences of dying on the screen happen most frequently during latter parts of games when fatigue is most prevalent, Understands how to guide ball handlers into help, Has a tendency to caught back on his heels, Tends to open up too much on occasions when he loses a step or is beaten on the initial move, Can be susceptible to the straight-line drives due to this, Will benefit from staying lower in his stance more consistently, Always seems to be scheming on the next pass; ever-aware of whats happening on the ball, Likes to goad the offense into making passes through his lane, Takes calculated risks and can quickly turn defense to offense. Considering how well he has hit his stride since the 2021 season, it wouldn't be surprising to see Bronny capitalizing on his potential to build off his current skillset and improve his game in other areas. [21] The 201920 team was led by five-star recruits, Brandon Boston Jr. and Ziaire Williams, who transferred there for their senior years. Talent hunters showing interest in him are reviewing that he has the feel for the game and poise on the basketball court. His shooting starts far too low, which is easily explained away by his physical immaturity. Shot depth: shooting percentages were undoubtedly affected by the distance of the majority of his attempts, For instance, 37 out of 45 3-pointers attempted over a span of 7 games charted were from at least the NBA 3-point line, More than half of those 45 attempts were shot off the dribble, This smaller sample size is reflective of the 29-game sample size. Even though games weren't being played at the time, James tore his meniscus in February of his sophomore season, requiring surgery. Its just a matter of developing consistency. By continuing, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. LeBron James Jr. is a superb point guard and a shooting guard from the United States. "Hes also gotten bigger in height and gained some muscle.". Will benefit from more active hands on the ball, which are quick and reflexive. V. Basketball . LeBron James captured headlines everywhere at 2022 NBA All-Star weekend in Cleveland with his quote about wanting to finish his career playing alongside his son. He didn't shoot all that consistently during his junior season, but he has already shown improvements in his long-range shot to start his senior year. He had some highs like an 18-point performance against an elite Chicago school, Glenbard West. There are high hopes for Bronny James to have a successful basketball career like his father, LeBron James. June 10, 2021 2:02 pm ET Bronny James, LeBron James' son, has made his first appearance on the cover of Sports Illustrated magazine. To believe Bronny James will also do so, simply due to genetics, would be misguided and wholly unfair. LeBron has an elite, all-time frame when you couple it with his athleticism. Major programs have reportedly already shown interest in the rising junior at Sierra Canyon School in Los Angeles. There are times where he can be a bit passive on the offensive end, but overall he has made positive strides as a junior. Please try again. Bronny James leads Sierra Canyon past St. Vincent-St. Mary on ESPN 71,185 views 2:09. . In EYBL play especially, the majority of his mid-range attempts came off the live dribble (isolation dribble moves, pull-ups out of the pick-and-roll, pull-ups in semi-transition, etc.). [27], On November 12, 2020, James played his first preseason game as a sophomore for California Basketball Club (CBC), a travel team representing Sierra Canyon, against Air Nado, a team affiliated with Coronado High School, at the High School Showcase. 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. In his second game, James led all scorers with 25 points in a 9785 loss to U18 French Select in Paris. A chunk of the teams games was broadcasted on ESPN networks. The team will face off against players fromFIBA Africa, FIBA Americas, FIBA Asia, FIBA Europe and FIBA Oceania. [36] His team was upset by Harvard-Westlake School in the CIF Southern Section Open Division semifinals, where he scored four points. Will improve by continuing to add to his deceptiveness with the dribble during efforts to create space/separation. The event will be played March 28 in Houston. 34 in the national rankings, thanks to his all-around development. Bronny is an inspiration and a role model to a lot of people. He has good hands and keen instincts to fill passing lanes, turning defense into offense in a hurry with his breakaway speed or savvy passing ability to run in transition. 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. Still, when compared to his contemporaries, hes right there and then some. In Junes Junior NBANational Basketball Association Midwest Championship, he competed for Blue Chips. Makes timely, short burst back door cuts from various areas on the floor. As he gets a bit longer in the tooth, itll be important to see where his shot actually begins. The oldest son of a living legend, James is only 6-foot-2, but hes likely still growing. Bronny, son of Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, is a five-star-rated recruit for the class of 2023, according to 247Sports.com. Ziaire Williams, a five-star anticipated Brandon Boston Jr., joined Sierra Canyon months after Bronny had. To kick off the year, Bronny James was named to the 46th McDonald's All American Games, a venerated all-star tournament reserved for the brightest of prospects. 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. Latest on Los Angeles Lakers small forward LeBron James including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN [43] After missing the first two regular season games with an illness, James made his senior debut on November 26, recording 13 points, four assists and three rebounds in a 6360 overtime loss to Rancho Christian School. These forced shots largely came from mid-range and behind the arc. Saturday Feb 18. Here are eight things you should know about Bronny James: His stats. "[49] In 2016, ESPN reported that James held offers from Duke and Kentucky. Bronny James. Two months after his 38th birthday, 19 days since setting the NBA's all-time scoring record and a week following a record-tying 19th All-Star appearance, LeBron James is still giving Father Time a . He already has several offers from high-major Division-I programs and it's clear he has NBA potential but there are still improvements to be made before he reaches and succeeds at that stage. 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