Bronny James may not have committed to any college, but he has already started to create a lot of buzz, and he is also signing endorsement deals. The eldest son of LeBron James is signing with Nike on an NIL endorsement deal. And after this became public, NBA fans started reacting about Bronny getting richer.
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Bronny is in the midst of choosing his college and he has been listening to offers for a while now. And along with that, Bronny followed in his father’s footsteps and signed with Nike. LeBron may be the biggest athlete that Nike currently have on their roster and now they have added his son as well. Bronny will now receive compensation for the use of his image and name.
NBA fans are going crazy over LeBron James’ son signing with Nike
This news almost broke the internet as NBA fans took to Twitter to express their feelings. They were amazed how Bronny has a deal with Nike when he hadn’t even committed to college. Along with that came the nepotism comments as well, as Bronny is the son of one of Nike’s biggest athletes. Here are some of the best reactions:
Could easily hate on this but can’t. I love the nepotism, especially when it’s our people lol 💪🏾😎 https://t.co/zxmAtZJugi
— Shorty Arbuckle (@MO_DEE_VATOR) October 10, 2022
I dunno maybe give one of these to someone whose Dad doesn’t have a few billion dollars and can’t get him any Nike sneak ever made? https://t.co/BBlpdD1tyP
— Mike Meech (@meechone) October 11, 2022
Certified nepotism moment
— #1 Luis Arraez supporter (@ArraezTime02) October 10, 2022
Congrats to Bronny James but this is straight nepotism at its finest
— Miketopgone (@Miketopgone) October 10, 2022
Lebron legacy never ends
— ⚡️ (@HoodiBron) October 10, 2022
Nepotism
— ty2wavy 🇹🇹 (@ajumpm23) October 10, 2022
— Suge (@JoshfrmJersey) October 10, 2022
— I_mthtluckylady (@IMthtluckylady) October 10, 2022
Everyone that deserves a contract more than Bronny watching Nike sign him pic.twitter.com/I2cVT6idAm
— LouAye🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆IFB (@LouAye_) October 10, 2022
LeBum really rules the world doesn’t he?
— Won Burgendy (@wonburgendy) October 10, 2022
Bronny James may be a year away from the NBA
Bronny is currently in his final year of high school and is dwelling on multiple offers from colleges. The 18-year-old has to complete at least a year before he becomes eligible for the draft.
The 18-year-old is in his final year of high school in Chatsworth, California, and will soon make his decision to go to college or to play professionally. The draft class of 2024 seems to be loaded but Bronny is expected to be a highly touted prospect.
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Bronny’s game has seen a massive improvement over the years and is starting to show shades of his father in him. He is a gifted passer, and he is tall and athletic. Moreover, he is a good shooter as well. The path for Bronny to make it to the NBA is looking promising, and he seems to have started off with an endorsement deal with Nike.
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