“Only Takes One Team”: Rich Paul Closes Bronny James’ Chance To Beat 16YO Bryce In NCAA Sector

Bronny James has done it all to get his spot in the NBA at the upcoming draft scheduled to be held on June 26-27. With so many expectations from the NBA community as well as his father, there is no going back for the young prospect. Even LeBron James’ agent, Rich Paul, is trying his best to land Bronny in the league through the draft. But it does not involve every way, as Paul has already denied a two-way contract. The league agent foresees Bronny in the league rather than the G-league. In his latest interview with ESPN, Rich Paul explored the draft possibilities and plans for Bronny James.

With his spectacular performance at the Combine earlier this month, Bronny has made his claim strong for the draft process. Impressed with his young client’s hoops, Paul told ESPN, “He’s a really good prospect who has a lot of room for growth. It only takes one team. I don’t care where that team is.” It seems like Rich Paul is in the mood to let Bronny get back to the NBA this year. Recently, Shams Charania claimed that the Lakers and the Phoenix Suns are the biggest candidates to take a shot for Bronny. However, considering the Suns’ cap limits and team composition, they might not want the young prospect but are planning something else.

Considering such a situation, Bronny’s agent is already cautious, as he stated, “I do care about the plan, the development. …It’s a matter of hashing out workouts and figuring out who is real and who is not. That’s why I’m not doing a two-way deal.” But the two-way deal might be an insult to an explosive player like Bronny. The deal allows players to only play 45 days on their respective team’s roster balanced with the G-League. Nevertheless, Paul’s statement asserts that Bronny might not be able to face his 16-year-old brother at NCAA with the former’s commitment to the latter’s spot in the league.

Bronny James-Bryce James face-off in the future at NCAA failed?

LeBron James‘ younger son, Bryce James, is a gifted player just like his father. Even ESPN insider Brian Windhorst praised Bryce for his innate talent. The American sportswriter believes that the younger brother has more talent than Bronny. Bryce has a height advantage in basketball, standing at 6-foot-6. Moreover, the shooting guard’s versatility and on-court IQ are something he inherited from his father. Qualitatively Bryce does have an advantage over Bronny.

However, the NBA fanatics won’t be able to witness the James brothers going against each other at NCAA games. With just two years remaining in his junior school, Bryce is currently playing for Campbell Hall High School in Los Angeles. Soon, he will be going to college, and he will complete his school education in 2025. On top of that, he’ll simultaneously enter into the 2025 draft class and will be eligible for the draft in 2026 for the NCAA.

But Rich Paul has closed all doors of possibility for a Bryce-Bronny face-off in the future with his “two-way contract” statement. It seems that the NBA community isn’t that lucky to witness the young talent face-off between the James brothers. Well, hopes are always there for that. Till then, witness how Shaq used his rival David Robinson to feel alive and motivated. Watch our interview with Leonard Armato in the video below.