Bronny James will be constantly compared to his father, whether fairly or unfairly. But when it comes to Bronny’s raw athleticism, LeBron James himself has given his son some high praise.
Bronny, now a freshman at USC, always impresses with his speed and agility. One user on social media posted a video of Bronny’s highlights and thought he was just as athletic as his dad, despite being a few inches shorter. The video appeared on LeBron’s timeline, and he wholeheartedly agreed.
James said Bronny is likely to be as athletic as he was at 19. The four-time NBA champion spent his rookie season with the Cleveland Cavaliers at that age, averaging 20.9 points, 5.5 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game.
The question now is whether Bronny James can display that kind of athleticism during the 2023-24 college basketball season. Bronny James suffered a cardiac arrest on July 24 during the Trojans’ summer training. Further evaluation revealed that Brownie had a heart defect and he was able to receive the necessary treatment. Earlier this month, LeBron provided a positive update on Bronny’s health.
"Brownie is doing really well," James said at Lakers media day. “He has begun the rehab process to be able to return to the field this season with his teammates at USC. With the successful surgery, he has recovered.”
“It’s been an absolute whirlwind and a lot of emotions for our family this summer. But the best thing we have is each other and we’ve supported each other and given each other strength through this whole process. We’re so excited to see him today We look forward to seeing what his future holds.” James said.
Whenever Bronny gets back on the court, he’ll get a lot of attention and he’ll have a chance to prove that he has the same potential as his father.