Bryce vs Bronny: Which James Brother Will Carry LeBron’s Legacy?

It’s time the media starts looking for LeBron James’ successor. And what better way than to look for their father’s balling skills in his sons – Bronny James and Bryce James. While Bronny is in college, Bryce recently transferred back to his Sierra Canyon School. Considering their time for the NBA is close by, it becomes necessary to have a look at their gaming expertise.

NBA legend LeBron James has won all hearts with his playing style. Stunning all with his speed and strength, James has remarkable footwork and easy turning skills that make him a nightmare for defenders. But James is already 38 years old and age is not on his side with regards to his NBA career. At the fag-end of his career, the chatter about his successor and sons is only growing. 

Bronny James: A Name to Remember

Bronny attended the Sierra Canyon School before committing to the University of Southern California Trojans. He’s a 6 feet 4 inches point guard who was in the eyes of the media since day one when he had besotted a decent 10 points in his debut against the Montgomery High School.

He then earned the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award during his 15-point brilliance against his father’s alma mater St. Vincent–St. Mary High School. Overall, he averaged 4.1 points in 15 minutes per game as a freshman. 

Bronny again carried on his form from previous seasons, dropping a game-high 19 points in their emphatic win over the St. Vincent–St. Mary High School during his junior year. He averaged 8.8 points with 3.3 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game.

Bronny demonstrated his exceptional defense skills along with exemplary offensive skills. The stats might not have justified his competence but people who had been following his game clearly knew that Bronny could not be taken lightly.

Bronny was then joined by his younger brother Bryce at the Sierra Canyon High School. The elder brother played for the CBC in three exhibition games, dumping a humongous 25 points in a 97-85 loss to U18 French Select.

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He made his senior regular season debut against the Rancho Christian School where he smoked 13 points with four assists. He later also finished second in the McDonald All-American game dunk contest. His performances made him a consensus four-star recruit.

Bryce James: The Rising Son

Bryce, on the other hand, recently made his comeback for his previous school Sierra Canyon, scoring 6 points with 3 assists and 2 steals. He also proved his defense capabilities by blocking one of the shots.

Bryce plied his trade for 15 minutes in the contest. He could be seen hooping from near the rim after tricking the defenders. Another shot he took was from near the paints. The Canyons decimated the Moorpark High School by a humongous margin of 86-24.

Bryce thus displayed his shooting ability and has learned the basics of the game from his heart. He shows a soft touch alongside a good release. Other than that previously he also displayed his finesse in pull-ups and threes.

With an advanced left-handed dominance, Bryce has a good gaming acumen thanks to his dad King James. The 6 feet 6 inches guard also has the right physique that will help him command his opponents in future.

As per On3, Bryce James will most probably go with the Ohio State Buckeyes once he decides to transition to college level. James in one of his AAU contests had basketed all of his free throws that helped his team emerge triumphant in the game. Hence, he can be regarded as a player who performs well during the clutch moments. 

Bryce also has the power similar to his father LeBron and has proved his outstanding basketing skills. He might also outgrow his father who stands 6 foot 9 inches tall.

His jump shots are also comparable to those of his father’s, stunning all with his athletic prowess. Two years ago on MLK Day, Bryce potted 21 points which led to many critics applauding his entry into the spotlight.

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Going by how both brothers have performed, Bronny looks closer to emulating LeBron because of his towering height. His game is still developing and only time will tell if he can match the bars set by his father. At the same time, Bronny will also be waiting for growth spurts but by his skills he sure has inherited a lot of balling finesse from his father. The only thing that stops him is his congenital heart disease and the fans are yet to witness his comeback. The current situation goes in Bryce’s favor who seems fit and has a lot of growth potential. Whether he can live up to the expectations is something time will tell once he chooses a college.