When will Bronny James be drafted? Expected draft year from LeBron James' son

Bronny James is one of the most hyped young prospects in the world. He's the son of LeBron James, which is why many basketball fans have closely followed his performances.

According to ESPN, the 18-year-old basketball star is the 19th-best prospect in the country. Bronny will play next season for the USC Trojans, meaning that he'll be eligible for the NBA draft after one year of college.

The report of LeBron James' retirement has surprised many fans as they expected him to team up with his son. However, there is a chance that the LA Lakers forward will take a year off and play with his son in 2024.

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Bronny James will be eligible for the 2024 NBA draft

Basketball players can no longer be drafted straight out of high school, which is why Bronny James has to either play college basketball or join a professional team overseas. He chose college and will likely play only one year for the Trojans.

Once Bronny is done with his college season, he will be eligible for the 2024 NBA draft. Considering how popular he already is, the young player will likely join the draft and be picked in the first round.

Bronny and LeBron James could team up in just a year (Image via Getty Images)

Bronny James is far from being the best prospect in his class. However, he's arguably the most popular player, which is what will positively impact his draft stock. Furthermore, LeBron James will likely look to join whatever team drafts his son.

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Having both Bronny and LeBron on the roster would make a team very popular, which is why we expect many teams to pursue the young star. He has one more year left to play, however, so his draft stock will likely change until the summer of 2024.

LeBron James will likely team up with his son (Image via Getty Images)

Bronny James is the second-best player coming out of California. It will be interesting to see how well he can play at college level, and if he can use his season with the Trojans to become a lottery pick.

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LeBron has two more years left on his contract with the LA Lakers. However, he has a player option for the 2024-25 season, which allows him to opt out of his contract and become a free agent.