"Bronny James wasn't exactly considered a can't-miss NBA prospect when he entered the 2024 NBA draft," wrote Scott Polacek of Bleacher Report.
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The older James sibling averaged just 4.8 points per game while shooting 36.6% from the field during his one season with USC.
The Los Angeles Lakers selected Bronny with the No. 55 overall pick, demonstrating a willingness to integrate family ties into their roster construction.
"Yet that didn't stop the Los Angeles Lakers from drafting him and making him teammates with his famous father.
Bronny has remained a secondary contributor for the Lakers, although he saw important minutes in the team's first-round win over the Houston Rockets when Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves were sidelined," wrote Polacek.
Should the younger James choose to transfer instead of declaring for the draft, Duquesne has emerged as a potential destination due to head coach Dru Joyce III's relationship with LeBron James.
"It is not exactly a stretch to suggest a team that has LeBron James on the roster would be willing to draft another one of his sons since basketball fans just saw it happen in 2024.
While LeBron's own future is up in the air at this point, the thought here is that he will either remain with the Lakers or join the Cleveland Cavaliers as a fitting homecoming if he doesn't retire.
And that means they are both potential landing spots for Bryce," wrote Polacek.
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Bryce James will need to complete a full season of college basketball to fully solidify his positioning for the 2027 NBA selection process.
