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LeBron James’ eldest son Bronny James is rapidly progressing towards his goal of establishing himself as the next generational NBA star in the league. The 18-year-old has put in some impressive performances for Sierra Canyon this season as many college basketball teams keep a close eye on him. After recently being selected for the 2023 McDonald’s All-American Game, Bronny James has made his father LeBron James proud yet again with another unique achievement. The 10 million worth Bronny James continues to shine as an amateur athlete as he reached yet another thrilling landmark in the recently released NIL rankings.

A few weeks ago, Bronny James led his high school team Sierra Canyon Trailblazers to the semi-finals of the Les Schwab Invitational tournament with his consistent performances. Moreover, the rapid rise in Bronny’s performance has made him a prime target for many college basketball teams in recent times. Now, LeBron James’ son Bronny has proved himself to be an invaluable rising athlete by topping the NIL rankings.

Bronny James tops Nil rankings by a huge margin

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The NIL rankings lists amateur athletes who manage to earn the most money from their name, image, and likeness (NIL). Bronny’s rise in popularity and the willingness of multinational brands to sign him have led him to the top of the NIL rankings.

As per the Twitter account of On3 NIL sports, Bronny’s current earnings based on the NIL criteria is $7.5 million. It is twice as much as the second-placed high school quarterback Arch Manning’s 3.7 million. Moreover, Bronny James is earning over double the money LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne (3.2 million) has attained this year.

The reason behind the rise in Bronny’s worth is his recent deals with multinational brands like Nike and Beats by Dre. As a result, Bronny James’ net worth has reached $10 million in recent times. His recent endorsement deals and his demand as an upcoming star in the college basketball circuit have made him a force to behold in the NIL rankings that features the most valuable young athletes.

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Bronny’s $7.5 million worth at the age of 18 will only make him a more favorable option for many college basketball teams next season. However, it is yet to be confirmed which college team LeBron James’ son would be a part of.

LeBron James sheds light on Bronny future

While there has been no concrete news about which team Bronny James would join next season, there have been rumors that the Sierra Canyon star is likely to join Oregon. However, the Ducks coach Dana Altman is yet to make an offer.

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Amid the confusing situation, LeBron James recently weighed in on his son’s future. The four-time NBA champ reckoned ‘there’s a chance’ of Bronny joining the Oregon Ducks. However, the 18-time All-Star was also confident about Bronny opportunities to join other colleges.

LBJ stated, “I think Bronny can go to any college he wants to. All I have to do is pick up the phone. If Bronny says he wants to go there, he’s good enough.”

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Thus, LeBron James showed complete support for his son’s choices as his dream of sharing the court with Bronny looks more real than ever.