Bronny James declares for NBA Draft and enters NCAA Transfer Portal

On Friday Los Angeles Lakers star player LeBron James elder son Bronny James announced taking part in the 2024 NBA Draft through a post on social media. The former Southern California guard has announced his plan to utilize the NCAA transfer portal, preserving his college eligibility if he decides to return. 

James intends to work out with and advise NBA organizations to advance his professional career. If he decides not to go in this manner, he may withdraw his consideration by June 16.

 He described the diverse experiences he had over a year, attributing them to his personal, intellectual, and athletic development. By entering the NBA Draft, he decides to leave his college options open, as seen by his appearance on the NCAA transfer site.

His entrance to USC was motivated by the prospect of becoming an NBA lottery pick, but his lack of output in his first season prompted a drop in his rankings. Nonetheless, teams may choose James with the hope of bringing his superstar father on board.

In the 2023-24 season, Bronny James has played 25 games under Enfield for the Trojans. He averaged 4.8 points and made 2.1 assists. According to 247Sports, Bronny James is the No.28th rated player in the Class of 2023.

Bronny James had to face personal challenges with his health.

LeBron James earlier expressed his thoughts on his son's future, stating that he must make "some hard choices" following USC coach Andy Enfield's departure to become SMU coach.

After finishing his rookie season with the Trojans, speculation over Bronny James future arose following a rumor indicating his entry into the transfer portal.

"Nobody knows where this information originated," said LeBron James after the LA Lakers 128-111 victory over the Raptors in Toronto. "However, Bronny is his individual.

In his college career, Bronny James faced many issues due to health. In July during a practice session, he suffered a cardiac arrest

Early in his college career, James had to face personal challenges with his health. During a practice session in July, he suffered a cardiac arrest. According to a spokesman for the James family, the most likely cause was a congenital cardiac abnormality.