LeBron James recently took to social media to defend his son Bronny's work ethic amidst speculation about his future in professional basketball. Bronny, a 19-year-old freshman at USC, was removed from ESPN's 2024 NBA mock draft and is now projected for the 2025 draft.
LeBron emphasized the importance of letting Bronny enjoy college basketball and focus on his development rather than getting caught up in mock draft predictions. He highlighted Bronny's dedication to hard work and emphasized that results will speak for themselves regardless of external opinions.
Despite facing a health scare with a cardiac issue in July 2023 that required surgery, Bronny has shown resilience and determination in his college basketball career. Analysts have praised his defensive skills and anticipate significant growth if he returns for his sophomore season.
Since returning to the court, Bronny has been averaging 5.5 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game while playing an average of 20.2 minutes. LeBron expressed pride in his son's performance and resilience, emphasizing the importance of Bronny's personal growth and development.
LeBron, a four-time NBA champion, encouraged all young athletes to stay focused on their goals, work hard, and ignore distractions such as mock drafts. He reiterated that true success in basketball comes from dedication and effort rather than external evaluations.
Alongside Bronny, LeBron shares two other children, Bryce Maximus and Zhuri Nova, with his wife Savannah James. The James family continues to support and celebrate each other's achievements, both on and off the basketball court.
