Bronie James averaged 4.8 points and 2.8 rebounds for USC in 2023-24.
NBA teams were told Monday that Broney is James’ son LeBron James of the Los Angeles LakersHe has been medically cleared to play in the league and is expected to participate in the draft combine this week, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
The teams were given the go-ahead in a memo sent Monday morning, according to the person who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the league has not released any details publicly. All players in the draft undergo a medical in Chicago.
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The sanction is expected because Bronie James could play the final 25 games as a freshman for Southern California last season. He Had a heart attack A procedure was required to correct the finding during a training session in July 2023 Congenital heart defectThen many months are missed in recovery.
The NBA convened a committee called the Fitness-to-Play Panel — three doctors who review medical records — to determine whether James should be cleared. They determined he was „medically and fit to play basketball in the NBA.”
James is on the roster to participate in Tuesday’s on-court games, though rosters and playing plans often change together. All players in the lineup are expected to participate in a media session on Tuesday.
LeBron James — the NBA’s all-time leading scorer and one who just completed his 21st season in the league — has repeatedly said in recent years that he wants to play in the league alongside his son. But still After this seasonThe Lakers star, who can become a free agent this summer, said he hasn’t „thought too much lately” about playing on a team with Brony James.
„A kid’s got to do what he wants to do — and I don’t want to say no kid — he’s going to decide what he wants to do and what his life is going to be,” LeBron James said. The Lakers season ended with a playoff loss to Denver. „I think it’s great in that sense that we’re having the conversation. Obviously, we’ll see what happens.
„Całkowity introwertyk. Nieprzejednany specjalista od sieci. Przyjazny fanatyk bekonu. Student ekstremalnych. Miłośnik piwa. Organizator.”