Bronny James, the son of NBA legend LeBron James, has been medically cleared to play in the NBA, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski on Tuesday. James, who suffered a cardiac arrest and underwent a procedure to repair a congenital heart defect last year, has been cleared after undergoing a series of tests and evaluations.
USC's Bronny James has been medically cleared to play in the NBA, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski on Tuesday.
James, the son of NBA legend LeBron James, suffered a cardiac arrest and underwent a procedure to repair a congenital heart defect nine months ago. He has since been cleared after undergoing a series of tests and evaluations.
The 19-year-old James is a 6-foot-3 guard who is considered one of the top prospects in the 2024 NBA draft. He is expected to declare for the draft after the upcoming season.
James averaged 13.9 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game for USC last season. He helped lead the Trojans to the NCAA Tournament, where they lost in the first round to Miami.
James is the latest in a long line of talented basketball players to come out of the James family. His father, LeBron James, is a four-time NBA MVP and 18-time All-Star. His mother, Savannah James, was a high school basketball player.
James' younger brother, Bryce James, is also a talented basketball player. He is a 6-foot-6 forward who is considered one of the top prospects in the 2025 NBA draft.
The James family is one of the most famous and successful families in sports. Bronny James' return to the court is a major milestone for the family and for the NBA.
* James is expected to make his NBA debut in the 2024-25 season.
* He is projected to be a lottery pick in the draft.
* James is a versatile player who can play both guard positions.
* He is a good shooter, passer and defender.
* James is also a very good athlete.
* He is expected to be a major contributor to an NBA team.
* James is a potential All-Star and even an MVP candidate.
* He is one of the most exciting young players in the NBA.
* James is a major marketing asset for the NBA.
* He is expected to help the league grow its popularity both in the United States and around the world.
