LeBron James recently came to the defense of his son, Bronny James, after ESPN removed him from their 2024 NBA mock draft. The Los Angeles Lakers icon took to social media to express his frustration with the projections and urged people to let his son enjoy college basketball without the pressure of mock drafts. He emphasized that Bronny’s hard work and dedication will ultimately speak for itself, regardless of what the mock drafts say.
In his messages, LeBron James urged other aspiring young basketball players to stay focused on their goals and not be swayed by mock drafts. He emphasized that the only thing that truly matters is the work put in on the court. His impassioned defense of his son came after ESPN revised its mock draft, projecting Bronny to be selected in the 2025 draft instead.
Bronny James, a freshman guard for the USC Trojans, has been working hard on the court, averaging 5.5 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.5 assists in 19 games this season. This comes after a challenging period for Bronny, who suffered a cardiac arrest during a workout on USC’s campus in July 2023. Despite this setback, he has been determined to make an impact on the court and has been playing an average of 20.2 minutes per game.
LeBron James, at 39 years old, continues to make NBA history, aiming to become the first player to reach the 40,000-point mark. He has expressed his desire to one day play alongside his son in the NBA. Whenever his schedule allows, LeBron has been a supportive presence at Trojan men’s basketball games, showing his unwavering support for his son and the team.
