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We have a full year before seeing Bronny James potentially heading to the NBA, but the mock drafts are already predicting where he will land. LeBron James has a $51.4 million player option for the 2024-25 season and could be an unrestricted free agent to join his son on another team.
In ESPN's latest mock draft, they had Bronny James going 17th to the Atlanta Hawks, and LeBron was excited. He commented on his Instagram story showcasing his emotion:
“Wellllll ATL shawty the #JamesGang will be pulling up!”
Here are some of the reactions to the post:
The excitement surrounding the James family and how well Bronny will do for the USC Trojans is brewing. So, what should we expect out of James and will he be able to climb even higher as the NCAA men's basketball season goes on?
Can Bronny James climb higher than 17th?
We obviously do not know the order of the 2024 NBA draft, and that is going to dictate when players are taken as some teams do not need certain positions.
In the mock draft, the guards selected ahead of Bronny James were Isaiah Collier (USC), DJ Wagner (Kentucky), Stephon Castle (UConn), Tyrese Proctor (Duke), Ja'Kobe Walter (Baylor), Kylan Boswell (Arizona) and Al Johnson (Australia's NBL).
James is going to be able to surpass a few of those players and potentially wind up being a lottery pick if he decides to enter the 2024 NBA draft. He has shown the skills in high school to do well and that should carry into his collegiate career with the USC Trojans.
Standing at 6-foot-3, 190 pounds, James has played well since ending his high school season. He finished the Nike Hoops Summit with 11 points, four rebounds, one assist, one steal and a block over 21 minutes of action.
In the McDonald's All-American Game, he played 20 minutes and finished with 15 points, one rebound, four assists, a pair of steals and three turnovers.
James should improve throughout the 2023-24 college season playing with talent like Isaiah Collier, and getting more action on the floor against elite talent in the Pac-12.
Which team is the best fit for Bronny James?
The Atlanta Hawks could be a decent fit for Bronny James. Coming off the bench to relieve Trae Young is one option. Playing at the shooting guard position is another, as Dejounte Murray is an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season.
This scenario could become reality, as the Hawks may take a step back after trading away forward John Collins earlier this week, so they could be in the lottery.
