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Ever since LeBron James‘ eldest son entered the last year of high school, speculations about his basketball career have significantly increased. Given that the Los Angeles Lakers superstar himself began his professional career right after high school, fans are curious as to what Bronny’s next move would be. Given that Bronny is just a few weeks away from graduating, the question remains if Bronny would follow his dad’s path or decide to complete college first.
As the endless conjectures continue to exist, a particular NBA star’s dad has seemingly decided to make a suggestion regarding Bronny’s career. Bronny James played his last game for the Sierra Canyon earlier this month. The team went up against Sherman Oaks and suffered an 80-61 loss. However, the fact still remains that the 18-year-old rising star has been termed by ESPN as one of the top prospects in the 2024 mock NBA Draft.
Should Bronny James play in the college league?
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Apparently not. At least that’s what LaVar Ball said in a recent interview. While the sports world dwells on Bronny’s impending decision, Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball‘s dad and CEO of Big Baller Brand stated that Bronny should play in the NBL instead of attending college. During an exclusive chat with Sporting News Australia, Ball opened up about his opinions on Bronny’s version of ‘the Decision’.
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He explained, “You gonna have all these players in college tryin’ to come up. You gonna set your own stage across the water. They’re going to say, ‘Man, forget about this, let’s go follow’. He already got the name. So, people wanna see…he’s gonna fill the gym up.”
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While Bronny is yet to make his decision, it is reported that he already has multiple offers from several reputable universities including Kentucky, Oregon, USC, and Ohio State.
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What does LeBron James want for his son?
While LeBron had previously hinted at Bronny’s interest in attending the University of Oregon, he has also made it clear that he intends to follow his son’s wishes. During an interview with The Oregonian, the 4x NBA champion stated, “I think Bronny can go to any college he wants to.”
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Furthermore, he added, “He’s going to make his own decision. But there’s a chance. Oregon, for some odd reason, has always been one of his top five or six that have been on his radar.”
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