Bronny James has cardiac arrest - is recovering

[Who]

Dan Woike: Bronny James says current players like Derrick White, Jrue Holiday and Davion Mitchell as NBA players he thinks affect winning in the ways he wants to as a pro. – via Twitter DanWoikeSports

Davion Mitchell is quite a different plaer to Jrue & D White.

And none of them are similar to Bronny. He needs a better archetype to follow. To learn from.

[celticsclay]

Rob Parker saying that NBA Draft this year may be Bronny's only option of making it to the NBA because he cannot afford to return to college and risk having another bad season. Another season like this one would end his NBA dreams. But if he goes now, someone may take a shot on him.

Interesting viewpoint.

He would probably make more money in NIL than as a second round pick in the 50’s (which even then would not be on merit). I don’t know if the people saying this stuff realize he was a historically bad shooter his freshman year. You can’t do that as an undersized guard.

Do you really think money is a concern?  He's listed at 6'4" 210lbs.  That isn't undersized for a guard.  If Lebron is serious about taking a significant discount in order to play on the same team with his son, some teams (e.g. Sixers and Clips) should consider using a late 1st on Bronny.

https://x.com/hoopmixonly/status/1790406012026970434?s=46

Told ya buddy. Some things you can only see at the games

Ooh, 6-1. I thought he was at least 6-2 hopefully 6-3 but likely 6-2.

Tough to make it as a 6-1 SG. That is the size of D Mitchell. But he has a dynamic offensive game to go with it. De'Anthony Melton is a 6-2 defensive combo guard with a limited offensive game.

I've seen reports saying they were hoping for big test results in the combine for Bronny to boost his status. Bad start.

Bad start?  He knocked down 19 of 25 in the 3pt drill and had 40.5" vertical leap.  I don't put much stock in wingspan (see Bane) but his 6-7 1/4 wingspan is pretty good.  From the articles, I've read he's considered a good defender.  He's got a solid build so he should be able to guard taller players than himself. 

The main takeaway from the Athletic article I read is that the expectation is he will stay in the draft.  If he makes it to the 41st pick in the 2nd round, the Sixers would be stupid not to take him if they think it gives them a shot at Lebron.  If I'm the Sixers, I'd much rather have Lebron to team with Embiid and Maxey than PG-13.  But there are quite a few teams picking before the Sixers in the 2nd round that might want to take that chance. 

Edit - The big question is how much of Lebron's drive and work effort did Bronny inherit.  He'll also need to be mentally tough.

Clearly him measuring 3 inches shorter than what he was trying to list himself as (which I told everyone was ridiculous 3 month ago) is more significant than hitting a few extra threes in a drill.

[Moranis]

Rob Parker saying that NBA Draft this year may be Bronny's only option of making it to the NBA because he cannot afford to return to college and risk having another bad season. Another season like this one would end his NBA dreams. But if he goes now, someone may take a shot on him.

Interesting viewpoint.

He would probably make more money in NIL than as a second round pick in the 50’s (which even then would not be on merit). I don’t know if the people saying this stuff realize he was a historically bad shooter his freshman year. You can’t do that as an undersized guard.

Do you really think money is a concern?  He's listed at 6'4" 210lbs.  That isn't undersized for a guard.  If Lebron is serious about taking a significant discount in order to play on the same team with his son, some teams (e.g. Sixers and Clips) should consider using a late 1st on Bronny.

https://x.com/hoopmixonly/status/1790406012026970434?s=46

Told ya buddy. Some things you can only see at the games

Ooh, 6-1. I thought he was at least 6-2 hopefully 6-3 but likely 6-2.

Tough to make it as a 6-1 SG. That is the size of D Mitchell. But he has a dynamic offensive game to go with it. De'Anthony Melton is a 6-2 defensive combo guard with a limited offensive game.

I've seen reports saying they were hoping for big test results in the combine for Bronny to boost his status. Bad start.

Bad start?  He knocked down 19 of 25 in the 3pt drill and had 40.5" vertical leap.  I don't put much stock in wingspan (see Bane) but his 6-7 1/4 wingspan is pretty good.  From the articles, I've read he's considered a good defender.  He's got a solid build so he should be able to guard taller players than himself. 

The main takeaway from the Athletic article I read is that the expectation is he will stay in the draft.  If he makes it to the 41st pick in the 2nd round, the Sixers would be stupid not to take him if they think it gives them a shot at Lebron.  If I'm the Sixers, I'd much rather have Lebron to team with Embiid and Maxey than PG-13.  But there are quite a few teams picking before the Sixers in the 2nd round that might want to take that chance. 

Edit - The big question is how much of Lebron's drive and work effort did Bronny inherit.  He'll also need to be mentally tough.

Clearly him measuring 3 inches shorter than what he was trying to list himself as (which I told everyone was ridiculous 3 month ago) is more significant than hitting a few extra threes in a drill.

only if scouts actually thought he was 6'4"

[Roy H.]

Bronny names Jrue and White as guys he looks up to:

https://heavy.com/sports/nba/boston-celtics/bronny-james-singles-out-celtics-jrue-holiday-derrick-white/amp/

[tazzmaniac]

Rob Parker saying that NBA Draft this year may be Bronny's only option of making it to the NBA because he cannot afford to return to college and risk having another bad season. Another season like this one would end his NBA dreams. But if he goes now, someone may take a shot on him.

Interesting viewpoint.

He would probably make more money in NIL than as a second round pick in the 50’s (which even then would not be on merit). I don’t know if the people saying this stuff realize he was a historically bad shooter his freshman year. You can’t do that as an undersized guard.

Do you really think money is a concern?  He's listed at 6'4" 210lbs.  That isn't undersized for a guard.  If Lebron is serious about taking a significant discount in order to play on the same team with his son, some teams (e.g. Sixers and Clips) should consider using a late 1st on Bronny.

https://x.com/hoopmixonly/status/1790406012026970434?s=46

Told ya buddy. Some things you can only see at the games

Ooh, 6-1. I thought he was at least 6-2 hopefully 6-3 but likely 6-2.

Tough to make it as a 6-1 SG. That is the size of D Mitchell. But he has a dynamic offensive game to go with it. De'Anthony Melton is a 6-2 defensive combo guard with a limited offensive game.

I've seen reports saying they were hoping for big test results in the combine for Bronny to boost his status. Bad start.

Bad start?  He knocked down 19 of 25 in the 3pt drill and had 40.5" vertical leap.  I don't put much stock in wingspan (see Bane) but his 6-7 1/4 wingspan is pretty good.  From the articles, I've read he's considered a good defender.  He's got a solid build so he should be able to guard taller players than himself. 

The main takeaway from the Athletic article I read is that the expectation is he will stay in the draft.  If he makes it to the 41st pick in the 2nd round, the Sixers would be stupid not to take him if they think it gives them a shot at Lebron.  If I'm the Sixers, I'd much rather have Lebron to team with Embiid and Maxey than PG-13.  But there are quite a few teams picking before the Sixers in the 2nd round that might want to take that chance. 

Edit - The big question is how much of Lebron's drive and work effort did Bronny inherit.  He'll also need to be mentally tough.

Clearly him measuring 3 inches shorter than what he was trying to list himself as (which I told everyone was ridiculous 3 month ago) is more significant than hitting a few extra threes in a drill.

He didn't list himself that way USC did.  No one thought he was that tall because colleges height measurements include shoes whereas the NBA does not.  If the NBA still did, he'd have come in at 6'3" so USC padded an inch.  Height is of course significant but you're way overplaying it.  Whether he succeeds or not in the NBA will not be due to his height. 

[celticsclay]

Rob Parker saying that NBA Draft this year may be Bronny's only option of making it to the NBA because he cannot afford to return to college and risk having another bad season. Another season like this one would end his NBA dreams. But if he goes now, someone may take a shot on him.

Interesting viewpoint.

He would probably make more money in NIL than as a second round pick in the 50’s (which even then would not be on merit). I don’t know if the people saying this stuff realize he was a historically bad shooter his freshman year. You can’t do that as an undersized guard.

Do you really think money is a concern?  He's listed at 6'4" 210lbs.  That isn't undersized for a guard.  If Lebron is serious about taking a significant discount in order to play on the same team with his son, some teams (e.g. Sixers and Clips) should consider using a late 1st on Bronny.

https://x.com/hoopmixonly/status/1790406012026970434?s=46

Told ya buddy. Some things you can only see at the games

This you? Have a little self respect man lol. You told me he was t undersized cause of his listed height then said nobody believed his listed heights. Can’t have it both ways. And a three inch drop from your listed height is not super common. That is more significant than him hitting 4 extra threes in a drill and it is not even debatable

[greg683x]

Bronny showing up at USC to get measured….

[celticsclay]

Bronny showing up at USC to get measured….

Lol exactly. I have been a big pac 12 guy (RIP) because my brother is a huge Arizona State and we watch the games in person and go to the tourney. I knew the first time I saw him on the court he was not 6'4 just standing next to players on other teams.

[Goldstar88]

 


New ESPN mock draft has Celtics selecting LeBron James’ son in second round

Despite a lackluster freshman season at USC, Bronny James could be a possible draft pick this summer.

ESPN draft experts Jeremy Woo and Jonathan Givony published their latest 2024 NBA mock draft Wednesday morning — with Boston projected to draft Bronny James with the No. 54 overall pick.

[mobilija]

New ESPN mock draft has Celtics selecting LeBron James’ son in second round

Despite a lackluster freshman season at USC, Bronny James could be a possible draft pick this summer.

ESPN draft experts Jeremy Woo and Jonathan Givony published their latest 2024 NBA mock draft Wednesday morning — with Boston projected to draft Bronny James with the No. 54 overall pick.

I just threw up in my mouth a little bit

[celticsclay]

New ESPN mock draft has Celtics selecting LeBron James’ son in second round

Despite a lackluster freshman season at USC, Bronny James could be a possible draft pick this summer.

ESPN draft experts Jeremy Woo and Jonathan Givony published their latest 2024 NBA mock draft Wednesday morning — with Boston projected to draft Bronny James with the No. 54 overall pick.

I just threw up in my mouth a little bit

Would be an embarrassing pick in my opinion.

[Moranis]

a project defensive guard in the 2nd round isn't a terrible pick in a weak draft.  It isn't like you'd expect anything from whoever you picked there. Taking a flyer on a talented guy recovering from a serious medical condition isn't horrible.

[tonydelk]

a project defensive guard in the 2nd round isn't a terrible pick in a weak draft.  It isn't like you'd expect anything from whoever you picked there. Taking a flyer on a talented guy recovering from a serious medical condition isn't horrible.

Bronny is 19.  Maybe 1 growth spurt left??  If he was 6'4 he'd be a 1st round pick.  I would not fault anyone picking him in the 50s.  Just based off of pedigree alone. 

[celticsclay]

a project defensive guard in the 2nd round isn't a terrible pick in a weak draft.  It isn't like you'd expect anything from whoever you picked there. Taking a flyer on a talented guy recovering from a serious medical condition isn't horrible.

Bronny is 19.  Maybe 1 growth spurt left??  If he was 6'4 he'd be a 1st round pick.  I would not fault anyone picking him in the 50s.  Just based off of pedigree alone.

If he was 6’4 sure. But he is basically the same size as Irving and Walker as a defensive first guard. He wouldn’t have even been invited to the combine without his last name. This is just g really an embarrassment for the league. I get a lot of second rounders never amount to anything but they at least succeeed in Europe or college to get picked.

Edit I was thinking about this has there been many a 6’1 defensive stopper? I’m sure there has but only thinking of one off my head Mookie blaylock ( and I wonder if with the amount of switching he would be as successful today)

[Birdman]

If he wasn’t LeBron son, no one would pick him & he would still be in college…I really feel sorry for the kid with the pressure on him