“6’1, 40in Vertical!?”: NBA Legend Will Draft Bronny James Irrespective of Last Name After Impressive Combine

Ahead of the NBA draft on June 26, the only question that the fans want an answer to is whether LeBron‘s son Bronny James will make it to the league. There was some criticism of the 19-year-old’s readiness when he announced for the draft. Then he impressed a few with his performance at the NBA Draft Combine. However, his future in the NBA remains a question mark. On the contrary, former Phoenix Suns star Jamal Crawford believes Bronny is one of a kind and is ready to go pro for a few reasons. 

In his interview for the Dan Patrick Show, Crawford said, “I watched him at the Combine, and even before that…I love how he plays, I love how he was raised. His humility…I know what it’s like to be this famous kid and everybody’s kind of watching you.” Anyhow, Dan Patrick hit Crawford with an interesting question. 

The host asked Crawford, “If I take away the name…and you went to the Combine, are you noticing Bronny James?”. Crawford gave a confident yes and shared, “6’1, 40 inches vertical!? That’s gonna jump off the page first. And then you shoot 25 threes and make 19 of them. I’m watching that as well, and he is making the right play.” That’s a nod of approval for LeBron James’s son!

Also, let’s take a deep look into the analysis of Bronny from the Draft Combine.

Bronny James’ Draft Combine stunner still doesn’t guarantee him an NBA roof

As per reports, Bronny had a standing vertical of 32 inches. Turkish basketball player Adem Bona recorded the highest this year, with 35 inches, and he is a Center. It was also revealed that the 19-year-old was 6 1/2 inches without shoes, which contrasts with his 6’4 vertical, which is mentioned on his USC bio page. Regardless of his height, his jumping ability has managed to impress many. So did his three-point shooting. 

Bronny shot continuously for a minute and 15 seconds without missing from the three-point line, which was the highlight of the Draft Combine. Although his shot did not have a lot of elevation, it hit nothing but the net, which shows his accuracy. Anyhow, his height is a big problem according to many analysts. 

Athletes coming out of college with a 6’1 height, averaging just 5 points per game have gone undrafted in the NBA. Bronny’s vertical and shooting are indeed impressive, but it takes more than that to become a pro in the NBA. Many believe that LeBron James’ son won’t be getting drafted by a team in the first round.

A few words of clarity by reporter Wojnarowski silenced the rumors that stated the father-son duo were a packaged deal. He clarified that the Lakers veteran’s earlier aim to team up with his son “is not a priority”.

Contrary to his NBA hopes maybe a few more years in college can fine-tune the 19-year-old. If Bronny does not get drafted this year, he can still enter college basketball through the option of transfer portal. We will know the ultimate answer in just one month. Let’s hold our horses until then.