LeBron James and his household celebrated Bronny James Thursday after his NBA dream got here true.
The Los Angeles Lakers chosen the 19-year-old guard in the second spherical of the 2024 NBA Draft. While Bronny prepares to play alongside his father, his youthful brother additionally has NBA aspirations.
Bryce James, 16, must wait till 2026 to turn into eligible for the NBA Draft. The youthful James is skeptical his future Hall of Fame father will nonetheless be in the league two years from now.
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Bryce James smiles after a sport between the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Lakers Jan. 2, 2023, at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles. (Adam Pantozzi/NBAE by way of Getty Images)
During a current Instagram Live session, a social media consumer requested Bryce whether or not he believed his father would stick round in the NBA till Bryce was able to make the leap to the skilled ranks.
Bryce threw some cold water on the concept.
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“I’m not gonna lie, that’s OD,” he stated. “Nah, that’s too much. No, Good Lord. He’s going to be 42.”
Bryce attended Sierra Canyon School in Southern California with his older brother for 2 years. He then transferred a number of occasions over seven months. In April 2023, Bryce left Sierra Canyon in favor of Campbell Hall in Studio City, California.
After playing a handful of summer season league video games with Campbell Hall, Bryce transferred to Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks. Three months later, James determined to return to Sierra Canyon.
Bryce James (5) of the Sierra Canyon Trailblazers shoots in opposition to the Cleveland Cavaliers at Cleveland High School Nov. 19, 2022, in Reseda, Calif. (Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
Despite being in high school, Bryce has already proven NBA potential.
The 16-year-old is already 6-foot-4 and has starred in video games in opposition to different high expertise in his age group. He scored 21 factors in a Nike Elite Youth Basketball League sport.
Bryce James and Bronny James throughout a sport between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena Feb. 7, 2023, in Los Angeles. (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
The Los Angeles Times just lately reported LeBron would probably choose out of the final 12 months of his contract with the Lakers. He has till 5 p.m. ET June 29 to tell the staff of his choice.
An opt-out would make the Los Angeles Lakers ahead an unrestricted free agent. However, the perception inside NBA circles is that James doesn’t intend to depart the Lakers.Â
In May, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst stated if James determined to choose out, the transfer would probably heart on the construction of his contract. If James needs so as to add a no-trade clause to his deal, that would be achieved in a brand new contract.
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NBA guidelines forestall no-trade clauses from being tacked onto current contracts by way of extensions. Only 10 gamers in league historical past have been in a position to work a no-trade clause into their contracts.
James is projected to ink a three-year, $162 million deal. He would successfully surrender round $2.3 million in whole cash if he opts out as an alternative of extending his participant possibility. But he would possibly consider the monetary sacrifice is worth it if it will get him a no-trade clause.
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