FILE – Southern California guard Bronny James (6) warms up earlier than an NCAA school basketball recreation in opposition to Oregon in Eugene, Ore., Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. He’ll enter the NBA draft after one season at Southern California. (AP Photograph/Amanda Loman, File)
LOS ANGELES — Bronny James will enter the NBA draft after one season at Southern California that was shortened by his restoration from cardiac arrest.
The 19-year-old son of LeBron James introduced Friday on his Instagram account that he additionally plans to retain his school eligibility and can enter the switch portal.
“I’ve had a yr with some ups and downs however all added to progress for me as a person, scholar and athlete,” James wrote.
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James posted his resolution hours earlier than USC was set to introduce Eric Musselman as its new coach. He replaces Andy Enfield, who left on Monday to grow to be coach at SMU.
“Bronny is his personal man,” the elder James stated this week. “He has some powerful choices to make. When he’s able to make these choices, he’ll allow us to all know. However as his household, we’re going to help no matter he does.”
FILE – Los Angeles Lakers ahead LeBron James, left, poses along with his son Bronny after Sierra Canyon defeated Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary in a highschool basketball recreation Dec. 14, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio.(AP Photograph/Jay LaPrete, File)
James averaged 4.8 factors and a couple of.8 rebounds whereas beginning six of 25 video games for the Trojans. He shot 37% from the sphere, 27% from 3-point vary and 68% from the free throw line.
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The elder James, his spouse and their 9-year-old daughter had been frequent courtside spectators on the Galen Middle this season.
The 39-year-old James has been vocal about desirous to play along with his son within the NBA.
Klutch Sports activities CEO Wealthy Paul, who represents father and son, stated not too long ago that he doesn’t “worth a younger participant stepping into the lottery as a lot as I do getting him on the fitting staff in the fitting developmental state of affairs.”
James, a 6-foot-4 combo guard, didn’t make his school debut till Dec. 10. Afterward, James appeared in entrance of the media for lower than a minute to thank the medical doctors, athletic trainers and help system that helped him return to play.
Regardless of quite a few requests, James by no means spoke to reporters through the season.
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He suffered cardiac arrest on July 20 throughout a exercise on the Galen Middle. He was discovered to have a congenital coronary heart defect that was treatable.
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