LeBron James is officially a Sixer. The 41-year-old just signed a two-year deal worth $8 million to join Philadelphia, and the first question everybody’s asking is whether his son, Bronny James, is next up to follow him to the City of Brotherly Love. Talk about a bombshell start to the season!
LeBron’s Philly Move and That ‘Wow’ Moment
We all remember the groundbreaking moment in 2024 when the Los Angeles Lakers used the 55th pick in the draft to snag Bronny. It made history, marking the first time a father-son duo played together in the NBA. LeBron has not come out publicly and said he wants Bronny to join him in Philly. And yeah, it is not a given that the Lakers would just hand over Bronny if the request came. But seriously, would anyone be surprised if LeBron wanted to keep playing alongside his son?
That alley-oop to Bronny in a playoff Game 3 win over the Houston Rockets, man, LeBron’s pure joy was undeniable. “It just keeps getting better and better,” he said after that game. “It’s like, wow.” You just know he wants more of that feeling! Right now, per ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne, there’s no plan or official request for Bronny to head to Philly. But the season is getting closer, and you know how fast things can change in this league.
Bronny’s Game is Leveling Up, and Philly Needs to See It
Bronny is still with the Lakers, set to kick off his third year on the four-year contract he signed back in 2024. The 21-year-old was becoming a rotation player by the end of last season, pulling in 16.9 minutes per game and jumping into eight playoff games with the Lakers. Look, I’m not gonna lie, his career numbers over 556 minutes across two seasons are not exactly eye-popping: 2.7 points, 1.1 assists, and 0.6 rebounds. His career PER of 8.4 puts him at 464th among 485 players with at least 500 minutes in the last two seasons. So, yeah, not elite right now.
BUT he’s absolutely trending upward. That is the key! His swing skill, his three-point shot, is what could elevate his athleticism and make him a serious perimeter threat. Last season, he drained 22 of his 57 three-point attempts, hitting a promising 38.6% conversion rate. That’s a huge jump from his debut mark of 28.1%! If he keeps that strong percentage up and delivers strong on-ball defense, which he is known for, he can totally carve out a solid NBA role. We are also seeing some serious flashes in the G-League, where in 25 career games, during his age-20 and age-21 seasons, he is averaging 18.4 points, 4.4 assists, and 4.0 rebounds in 30 minutes per game. He’s shooting 49.6% from the floor, a wild 41.3% on six three-pointers per game, and 80.5% from the line. President Bob Myers and the Philadelphia 76ers should be chomping at the bit to acquire him!
Bronny is set to play his third year on his four-year deal with the Lakers for now. But if he keeps building on those numbers, especially that 38.6% from deep and his defensive game, President Bob Myers and the Sixers have to make a serious move. The league is watching this one unfold, big time.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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