The 2024 NBA Draft remains to be 16 months away, however ESPN revealed its mock draft on Wednesday and it includes a acquainted identify within the high 10.
It’s Bronny James – LeBron James Jr. formally – and he’s projected by ESPN because the No. 10 general decide by the Orlando Magic in 2024.
Of course, a lot will change earlier than then, however the youthful James has shot up the draft board. The senior at Sierra Canyon High School in Chatsworth, Calif., is a guard and a robust perimeter defender.
The 6-foot-3, 190-pound James is the highest-ranked uncommitted participant within the 2023 class, as ranked by 247Sports. Per the 247Sports composite, he’s a four-star prospect, ranked No. 33 general and the No. 9 combo guard within the nation.
Last June, he made the listing at No. 47 general.
Of course, the staff that drafts James may have the primary crack at signing his father — the NBA’s all-time main scorer — for the 2024-25 season. LeBron James has mentioned he want to play along with his son earlier than retirement.
The Los Angeles Times reported final month that Bronny James intends to announce his faculty selection after his senior season, with Ohio State, Oregon and Southern California the highest contenders. Since he can’t enter the draft till he has been out of highschool one 12 months, he additionally may take the 12 months off to coach for the draft.
In the ESPN mock draft, 6-9 ahead Matas Buzelis of Sunrise Christian Academy in Kansas was the projected high decide. He is bypassing faculty to play for the G League Ignite after highschool.
