“Zion Williamson 2.0 in LA” – Jay Williams throws BITTER TRUTH behind Bronny James being USC bound
How Bronny James’ commitment to USC could change the college basketball landscape.
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Jay William (L) and Bronny James (R)
Bronny James, the son of NBA legend LeBron James, is ready to make his own mark in the basketball world. The 18-year-old guard announced his commitment to the University of Southern California (USC) on Saturday, posting two photos of himself wearing a USC jersey and posing in the locker room on Instagram with the caption “Fight On #committed”.
The four-star recruit, who is ranked No. 19 in the 2023 class by ESPN, had several options to choose from, including Ohio State and Oregon, as well as the G League Ignite. But he ultimately decided to stay close to home and join a USC program that has been on the rise in recent years.
ESPN analyst Jay Williams said that Bronny James could have a huge impact on USC’s program, both on and off the court. He compared him to Zion Williamson, the former Duke star who was a sensation in college basketball.
“Bronnie is going to get a lot of attention which it was deserving over the weekend. Y’all also got Isaiah Collier, who is nice, yeah, the number one guy, number one recruit, I know you know that, but I don’t think people at home yeah know his name or know what it’s about to pop up Ronnie James shows up they’re going to win a championship this is about to be Zion Williamson 2.0 in LA.” Williams said on ESPN.
Williams added that Bronny’s presence would boost USC’s ticket sales and media coverage, as well as its NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) program, which allows college athletes to profit from their personal brands. Bronny is already signed to Spring Hill Entertainment, a media company co-founded by his father.
“It’s gonna bring those eyeballs. It’s gonna bring people because people want to be curious they want to come and see,” Williams said.
LeBron James celebrates his son Bronny James’ decision
Bronny James played his high school basketball at Sierra Canyon in Los Angeles, where he averaged 14 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.8 steals per game as a senior. He was also selected as a McDonald’s All-American and played in the prestigious all-star game in April.
His father, LeBron James, who went straight from high school to the NBA in 2003, showed his support and love for his son on Instagram, writing, “So damn proud of you kid! I have no words besides I LOVE YOU @bronny !!! LET’S GO!!!”. LeBron has said that he hopes to play in the NBA with his son someday, saying, “My last year will be played with my son” in an interview with The Athletic in 2022.
However, LeBron has said that he is not pressuring his son to follow his footsteps, and that he is supportive of whatever Bronny wants to do.
“Just because it’s my aspiration [to play together] doesn’t mean it’s his, and I’m absolutely OK with that,” LeBron said after the Lakers’ Game 3 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday. “My job is just to support my son in whatever he wants to do.”
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