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The Truth About Bronny James Coming To The NBA

Author DJ THUMP
Bronny James is high flying, and the talk of the town. Is he ready for the NBA, or will he make it in on a pass from his father?

LeBron James Jr, AKA Bronny James is the biggest name in this draft class. And yet, this draft class is considered one of the weakest draft classes ever. Bronny is considered a late-second-round, to undrafted player by most GMs around the league. Then you have some people saying he can go top five. According to NBAdraftroom.com “He’s not nearly as big as his old man but has an above-the-rim game.”

It’s bad for a guy averaging all but four points in college and also coming off a major heart issue in college. A lot of questions surround the kid. Will his dad be a package deal to play with? Most teams are hoping that’s the case. Drafting him just to rent out King James for one season.  But is he worth it?

Bronny James Breakdown

According to Darius Rice, “Bronny James is Listed as 6’4″ most of his career, he measured a whopping 6’1″ at the combine which all but makes him a point guard in the NBA and that’s still really short for NBA standards”. Yes, he has a 40-inch vertical but let’s be serious, what NBA player can’t jump today? Yes, he made 19 for 21 open threes running half-speed at the Combine, but most pro guards or any high-level shooter can do that today also.

What stood out to me was in real-game action, he struggled shooting the ball and will get a lot of switches against 6’6″ or taller guards who will easily post him up. He has subpar ball-handling skills so basically he will be a three-and-D average player in the NBA.  He was not the best four players at USC and he wasn’t even the best on his High school team, but his father is LeBron James and many suspect that’s the only reason he is being drafted.

If u saw his stats side by side with no names and compared them with 20 to 25 better guards in college, he probably would not even be looked at but the prize of just maybe adding LeBron James to the roster is good enough for some teams.

He will be heavily criticized for anything he does from now on and even though he will land on a team, his future is totally up to him and hopefully he gets to carve out his own identity and not rely on his dad.

Marlon "DJ Thump" Rice is a morning show host on Jammin’ 105.7 "Thump In The Morning!" He has been with the station for the past six years and has been inducted into the Nevada Broadcasters Hall of Fame class of 2019. DJ Thump has toured with R&B legend Al B. Sure! As his music director. As a content creator for Jammin’ 105.7, DJ Thump writes articles on sports, preferably the Las Vegas Raiders and the world champion Las Vegas Aces. DJ Thump writes about the local community (which he is heavily involved in) as well as local Black-owned businesses.

Ranking the Top NBA Superstars Today

The NBA playoffs are in full swing, and it’s been one of the most exciting playoffs in recent years. Many of the top NBA superstars today are in the playoffs, while others are watching, following some upset losses. Either way, there’s no denying that the NBA has a ton of talent right now. So many of the games have come down to the wire, which makes for some pretty incredible, and stressful, endings. So, who are the top NBA superstars of the minute?

The Top NBA Superstars Today

Before we get into the top NBA superstars today, let’s do some NBA history and look at the top players of all time. There’s a reason they call LeBron James the GOAT. He’s the best ever, according to the raw statistics and numbers via NBA.com. James knows how to really handle the pressure and fame.

In a recent interview with the New York Times, James went into detail about his fame and how it has impacted his life, both personal and professional. “I don’t want to say it ever becomes too much, but there are times when I wish I could do normal things,” he said. “I wish I could go to Target sometimes and walk into Starbucks and have my name on the cup just like regular people.” He obviously can’t do that without everyone rushing to meet the greatest basketball player of all time. NBA experts know that when you have a superstar as big as James, he never plays an away game. No matter what city he’s in, people will go to that game just to see him. I have yet to see the GOAT in action, so I hope he returns next year, so I can catch him live.

No. 2 on the list of the greatest NBA players of all time, according to the NBA’s stats, is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. He played until he was 42 in an era where that was even more rare than it is today. So, how did he avoid burning out? Speaking with the Harvard Business Review, Abdul-Jabbar said, “I just thought that I had the greatest job in the world, and I wanted to keep it as long as I could. I knew it wouldn’t last forever.” He also noted that in one of his books, he quoted Jackie Robinson saying, “Athletes die twice,” because when you’re no longer playing professional sports, it’s a kind of a death. That’s deep.

Now, let’s get into the top NBA superstars today.

  • 5. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder

    Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s stats currently have him at No. 4 in the NBA, according to NBA.com‘s Player Impact Estimate. He’s a great driver and fantastic defender. That’s a dangerous combination. He’s one of the hottest players of the season.

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  • 4. Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks

    Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks is sitting at a Player Impact Estimate of No. 3 in the league via NBA.com. Sadly, before the playoffs began, Antetokounmpo suffered a calf injury, so he was unable to participate. Now, the Bucks are out.

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  • 3. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers

    Some might say that putting LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers this far up on the list is a bit surprising. Overall, as I mentioned above, he’s the all-time greatest player in the NBA. However, he’s currently No. 5 in the NBA right now, according to NBA.com‘s Player Impact Estimate. He’s the GOAT, so I have to put him at No. 3.

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  • 2. Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks

    Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks is an absolute beast on the court. That doesn’t always mean his always team wins, but he’s always out there, giving it his all. Doncic is ranked the No. 2 NBA player right now, via the NBA.com‘s Player Impact Estimate.

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  • 1. Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets

    Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets, “the Joker,” is one of the greatest centers of all time. He’s ranked No. 1 in the NBA, according to NBA.com‘s Player Impact Estimate. He has gotten some raised eyebrows lately, due to some weak Nuggets games in the playoffs. But, there’s no denying this MVP is the best right now.

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