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Bronny James Torn Apart By Anonymous NBA GM & Scout After Entering Draft: “He Should Go Back To School”

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Bronny James has had all eyes on him ever since he announced he would be heading to USC and even during high school. However, the support for LeBron’s oldest son seems to be dwindling by the second, especially since he announced he would be entering the NBA Draft. It was a pretty shocking report considering how much he struggled offensively (4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists). But he does have some strong defensive prowess, so perhaps that was enough for him to test his luck. He is able to stay in school if things do not play out and that seems to be the trajectory he is on right now. According to TMZ Sports and The Ringer, teams might want to skip on Bronny James in the upcoming draft.

“Bronny is nowhere near ready. He should go back to school to develop at his own pace or he risks getting lost in the shuffle, whether or not he’s playing with his dad.” Those were the words on anonymous NBA general manager to The Ringer this morning. Kevin O’Connor interviewed one GM, a front office executive, and a scout from separate organizations to get a larger gauge on Bronny and if skills could translate to the big leagues.

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This NBA GM Kept It A Buck On Bronny James’ Draft Stock

There is some optimism for him, as he is built and in great physical condition even with his scary heart issue before the season began. But the shooting percentages are a major concern. “Bronny is an undersized non-shooting guard. The shot looks good but doesn’t go in. Those guys scare me the most,” the scout said. “It’s either lack of touch or mental, and either way those take years to correct.” At the moment, Bronny is not on the 2024 Draft board and is projected to be a second round look in 2025.

What are your thoughts on this anonymous NBA GM saying Bronny is not ready for the NBA? Do you see him being successful at the pro level if he does enter the draft, why or why not? What do you think LeBron’s son should do? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Bronny James. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the world of sports.

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Bronny James Declares For NBA Draft

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Bronny James is easily one of the most hyped up players in college basketball, even if his stats aren’t reflective of the media coverage. Overall, his first season with USC was a difficult one. While he was solid on defense, he didn’t do much offensively. However, he did have a difficult road to get in the lineup considering he had a cardiac arrest in the offseason. Either way, fans have been a bit concerned about his development. Even LeBron had to step back at one point and tell people to cut his kid some slack.

Recently, a rumor circulated that Bronny would be entering the transfer portal and leaving USC. Today, Bronny revealed that he was actually making a much more crucial decision. The son of LeBron James is now entering the NBA Draft. Furthermore, he is going to maintain his college eligibility, just in case no one wants to take him. Lastly, he will also enter the transfer portal for good measure. No matter what, he has played his final game for the Trojans.

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Bronny James Has Made His Decision

Now, it will become an interesting exercise to see who wants to take Bronny in the draft. There is a high chance he doesn’t even get drafted. However, if a team thinks they can lure LeBron to their franchise, then they just might do it. There are plenty of teams that could use a guy like LeBron, however, he is close to 40, which makes him less attractive. Either way, it is going to be an interesting next few months. Or, it could all simply be a nothing burger. Hopefully, Bronny is able to develop in a way that unlocks his full potential.

Let us know what you think of this decision, in the comments section down below. Do you believe this is a premature decision? Will Bronny end up getting taken by a team? Who will he play college ball with next? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sports world. We will continue to provide you with breaking news updates from your favorite players and teams.

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LeBron James Speaks Out As Bronny James Transfer Portal Rumors Run Rampant

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LeBron James is easily the most famous basketball parent in the entire world right now. Overall, his son Bronny is a player for USC, and there has been a lot of talk about his skills. Unfortunately, the discourse surrounding Bronny hasn’t been entirely positive as of late. He didn’t have a great season with the Trojans, who failed to make the March Madness tournament. Moreover, Bronny had to deal with a heart attack he suffered prior to the season. It simply wasn’t his year, and his hopes of making the NBA aren’t looking as probable as they once did.

Recently, a rumor surfaced online that Bronny was looking to enter the transfer portal and leave USC after his freshman season. Overall, this was a shocking development for many reasons. After all, Bronny chose USC for the proximity he would have to his family. Not to mention, LeBron wants to play NBA basketball with Bronny at some point, and staying in one place would theoretically be better for his development. Well, after last night’s game against the Toronto Raptors, LeBron spoke on the rumors involving his son.

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LeBron James To Guide Bronny

James says he isn’t so sure how this rumor began circulating. He wouldn’t confirm if it was true, but he did not that Bronny has a lot to think about right now. Needless to say, his days at USC could very well be numbered. “I don’t know where it came from,” James said. “But at the end of the day, Bronny’s his own man, he has some tough decisions to make, and when he’s ready to make those decisions, he’ll let us all know, but as his family, we’ll support whatever he does.”

Let us know what you think of these Bronny rumors, in the comments section down below. Do you think he should stay USC or transfer out? Can he still make it to the NBA? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sports world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite athletes and their performances.

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Louisville Lie About Player Transferring, Blown Out At Home As He Watches From The Stands

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Louisville has been caught in a lie after announcing that a player was entering the transfer portal. The lie was exposed after the player in question to say he had done no such thing. The Cardinals put out an official statement announcing that JUCO transfer Koron Davis had declared for the transfer portal. However, Davis then took to social media to dispute the claim, saying he enjoyed “being a Cardinal”. A day later, Louisville released a second statement, this time saying that Davis had been formally dismissed from the team.

However, things only got worse for the Cardinals as they were soundly beaten 75-63 by a 3-7 Arkansas State team later that day. As the Cardinals fell to 4-6, social media users were quick to spot that Davis was in the sparse crowd, cheering on his now-former teammates. After the game, second-year head coach Kenny Payne declined to address the situation. “It’s emotional for me because he’s a good kid. It’s one of those circumstances where we’ve already addressed it,” Payne said. Some believe that the transfer announcement was a poor-conceived attempt to protect Davis. The team made the original announcement instead of outright announcing he had been cut from the team.

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Flau’jae Johnson Opens For Rod Wave

In more positive college basketball news, LSU sophomore Flau’jae Johnson took some time away from Baton Rouge to perform at a Rod Wave concert in Atlanta. Johnson performed a few of the tracks she has released in recent years, including her best-known hit, “Big 4”. Previously, Johnson has performed at a LeBron James party as well as LSU’s national championship celebration back in April.

However, her music has also proven controversial at times. On May 9, LSU guard and rapper Flau’jae Johnson dropped a remix of Latto’s “Put It On Da Floor”. In putting her own style on the track, Johnson included the lyric “In this 911, blowing smoke like them towers.” The song quickly went viral for all the wrong reasons, with right-wing outlets such as Fox and Outkick very angry at Johnson for “mocking” 9/11. However, Johnson later issued an apology. “I just want to come on here and let ya’ll know by no means would I ever intentionally try to disrespect or offend anyone. My whole goal in music is to push positivity and spread love. So, in no way shape or form would I ever intentionally try to disrespect or offend anyone,” Johnson wrote on Instagram.

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Angel Reese Drops Cryptic Tweet Amid Van Lith Visit

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The transfer portal has become a vital part of college basketball in recent years. A pandemic-era change to the system means that every player now gets one “immediate transfer”. This put an end to the rule that transferring players must sit out the subsequent season after joining their new school. This rule came under heavy scrunity after the debacle surrounding James Wiseman, who essentially played no games in college due to transfer ineligibility.

This increased freedom of movement has been monumental in college basketball. When NIL deals are factored in, the players have more power than ever. We saw the impact that the portal can have last year as Kim Mulkey essentially built LSU’s National Championship out of it. Furthermore, 15 Sweet 16 teams started at least one transfer in this year’s NCAA Tournament. And with a wealth of high-value talent in the portal this year, is Mulkey about to do it again?

Reese Tweets As Van Lith Visits LSU

Hailey Van Lith’s entry into the transfer portal was a shocking twist in the college basketball offseason. Van Lith is a three-year starter for the Louisville Cardinals and already hit triple digits in games started. Despite standing 5″7, she is a deadly shooter who has improved her points per game year-on-year and is a career 42.2% field scorer. She led Louisville to at least the Elite Eight in all three seasons. ESPN ranked Van Lith #1 on their list of top players in the women’s transfer portal. On Tuesday, various outlets reported that Van Lith was in Baton Rogue for an official visit with LSU. The #7 prospect in the 2020 class, Van Lith chose Louisville over Kim Mulkey-led Baylor.

Reese’s only comment on the situation was a single-emoji tweet that day, showing the emoji face covering its face with its hands. It’s easy to interpret this as representing Reese’s “you can’t see me” taunt that she directed at Caitlin Clark during the 2023 National Championship Game. Fans have taken this to mean that Van Lith is LSU-bound and that Reese is predicting another championship game appearance. Both players will be eligible for the WNBA draft in 2024 and both are currently predicted to be top-5 picks.

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