"Has the Bugatti engine, but wants to drive the speed limit": Bronny James gets likened to Celtics all-star by Gilbert Arenas amid rough USC start 

Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas has likened Bronny James to Boston Celtics star Jrue Holiday amid a rough start to his college career. The point guard has faced criticism for his underwhelming performances since returning to action for USC in December.

LeBron James' son had a major setback ahead of the season. He suffered a cardiac arrest in practice during the offseason, which ruled him out for a while. He's been unable to secure the starting spot since making his debut in December and this hasn't gone down well with fans.

While many are doubting his ability to reach the NBA, Arenas feels Bronny is a more athletic version of Holiday. He believes the point guard needs to push himself more.

“Bronny…he’s a Jrue Holiday, just more athletic," he said on the Gil Arena podcast. "If he turns on his tiger, for sure. He just plays the right way … We don’t know what he really is. He has the Bugatti engine, but he wants to drive the speed limit. He doesn’t want a ticket. ‘I don’t want a ticket.’ That’s how he uses his body.”

Arenas had the opportunity to work with the Trojans youngster.

Arenas believes Bronny James will make a name for himself like his father

LeBron James’ exploits in the basketball world speak for themselves. The Los Angeles Lakers star is arguably the greatest player to have ever played the game and that continues to resonate around his son.

While he doesn't believe Bronny James will be as great as his father, Gilbert Arenas feels the youngster will achieve something big in the NBA considering his attributes.

“He is going to be a lockdown defender. He’ll make big plays when he needs to. He is going to be the perfect second option. If he gets put on a bad team, and they say you’re going to be the No. 1 option, he has that ability but he is still going to be the guy, like his father.”

Will Bronny James go undrafted in 2024?

Bronny James will be eligible for the NBA draft in 2024. However, a recent mock draft by Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo of ESPN predicted the point guard to go undrafted.

Rated as a four-star prospect by ESPN during his recruitment at high school, Bronny was anticipated to be drafted into the NBA in 2024, possibly to play alongside his father. However, that is looking less likely with recent developments.