“Getting paid more than Russ” – NBA fans balk at LeBron James’ son Bronny’s RIDICULOUS earnings through NIL deals
Bronny James could earn $5.9 million this year.
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LeBron James is one of the biggest names in basketball. He is a global superstar, known throughout the world. As a result, his family often comes into the limelight as well. His eldest son, Bronny James, is one of the most frequent candidates for this media attention. He is playing basketball at the college level now and has signed with USC.
Due to his immense popularity, Bronny has a high value in the media. Because of this, the media has to pay when they use an image or reference him through a NIL – Name, Image, Likeness – scheme. Through this Bronny James is possibly set to earn $5.9 million this year. To put this into context, NBA superstar Russell Westbrook will be making less than $4 million this season through the LA Clippers.
Not just him, several other college athletes are set to make immense earnings as well, with the highest NIL deals including contracts of $4.8 and $3.2 million.
Bronny James will earn in a year what a few NBA players might never see in their lifetime. Additionally, with his dad as his financial advisor, the money is sure to be put to good use. If this is the contract Bronny is getting when he’s in college, one can only imagine the type of deal he’ll sign in the NBA.
NBA fans go wild at Bronny James’ earnings
NBA fans went absolutely nuts when Bronny James’ NIL deal value was revealed. Many have commented that he is set for life. Even if he doesn’t make a single penny after this deal he can still live comfortably.
NBA fans have expressed their absolute shock at seeing Bronny’s earnings. One user commented, “Bronny getting paid more than Russ.” Here’s what else they have to say:
Many fans have called Bronny James’ valuation overrated. Bronny James will have to prove in his first season in college that he truly is a good enough player and the cash isn’t coming his way simply because he is LeBron’s son.
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