2 on our board. We continue to see lottery teams fall for jumbo playmakers. The guard has still yet to decide where he will play basketball next season, but he is widely expected to choose between Ohio State, USC, and Oregon. Bronny James 30. 35. An NBA mock draft from ESPN's Jonathan Givony has Bronny as a top-10 pick in 2024, going No. Recent three-point shooting, active rebounding and shot-blocking have propelled Clowney into the draft discussion. James Scouts see a gap between Henderson and the next-best prospects, so Charlotte should ultimately envision a functional backcourt that includes LaMelo Balls signature passing and Hendersons special explosiveness and pull-up game. Hes got a picture perfect jumper, is a constant threat form 3pt range and is also showing a more well rounded game as the season progresses. He is an 18-year-old senior at Sierra Canyon this season in 2022-23. The second half of the lottery is wide open with about 10 guys that could come off the board in any order. Memphis Grizzles (via Timberwolves): Jaylen Clark (UCLA, SF, Junior). 9. Givony's mock order, based on ESPN's projections, predicts the Orlando Magic to select James. Still, occasional flashes of off-the-dribble scoring hint at another level of upside for Howard to reach. Emoni Bates was touted as the next LeBron James in high school, but his college career has left NBA scouts with a wide range of opinions. Cissoko intrigues scouts with his solid 68 frame, passing and defensive versatility and improving shooting. He won MVP at the NBA's Basketball Without Borders camp at All-Star Weekend in Salt Lake City, leading his team to an undefeated record and showing off the many facets of his game playing both on and off the ball. One team figures to see a value pick in Tshiebwe, who could provide physicality, rebounding and second-chance points in a specialist role. Charlotte Hornets (via Jazz):Amari Bailey (UCLA, PG/SG, Freshman). (B/R) New developments in the 2023 NBA draft discussion include more breakout freshmen, injuries and a few struggling prospects who are losing scouts 16. James is rated as a 4-star prospect and the No. All I have to do is pick up the phone.. French wing Bilal Coulibaly is gaining steam in recent weeks as a 2023 draft prospect thanks to some impressive performances alongside Wembanyama on Metropolitans 92 and in the French U21 Espoirs league. Time will tell. Minnesota Timberwolves (via Memphis Grizzlies), Jordi Rodriguez | Joventut | SG | Age: 18.8, Berke Buyuktuncel | Tofas | PF | Age: 18.4, Jalen Bridges | Baylor | SF/PF | Age: 21.7, Michael Caicedo | Barcelona | SG/SF | Age: 19.6, 59. With the college season starting, Jonathan Wasserman updates his Big Board with the top 50 2023 Draft prospects. San Antonio Spurs:Nick Smith Jr. (Arkansas, PG/SG, Freshman). Jonathan Wasserman is the lead scout and NBA Draft analyst for Bleacher Report. In Givony's opinion, James' game has significantly evolved, causing him to stand out more than the other 2023 recruits, who've had underwhelming senior seasons. Givony credits James' physical maturation, explosiveness, and aggressiveness on the defensive end as to why he has "earned his spot in lottery conversations.". 10 spot to be picked by the Orlando Magic. LeBron James' Son Bronny to Magic, Matas Buzelis to Spurs in 50. An NBA mock draft from ESPN's Jonathan Givony has LeBron James ' oldest son as a top-10 pick in 2024, going No. Jonathan Wasserman provides his latest projections through 2 rounds after an early look at the potential 2023 class. Hes made encouraging strides this season with his spot-up and pull-up shooting. 17. He'll be the focal point of the G League Ignite roster next season with Scoot Henderson departing for the NBA, giving Buzelis a significant runway to maintain his draft stock despite the challenges he'll face playing against older players on a nightly basis. Theyll be willing to bet on the flashes of dribble moves and shot-making eventually turning into sharper, more consistent creation and shooting. Brooklyn Nets:Oscar Tshiebwe (Kentucky, PF/C, Senior). The 6-foot-10, 170 Posted on January 10, 2023 by Jordan Saville. When is Bronny James NBA Draft eligible? An NBA mock draft from ESPN's Jonathan Givony has Bronny as a top-10 pick in 2024, going No. Bronny James, the son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, has been on scouts radars for a while, although many have been unsure if he is legitimate NBA material. But his NBA moneymaker will still be providing instant offense with shot-making and microwave scoring. Utah Jazz (via Timberwolves):GG Jackson II (South Carolina, PF, Freshman). Utah Jazz (via Nets):Taylor Hendricks (UCF, SF/PF, Freshman). We also have Nick Smith back in action and starting to regain traction as a top 5 pick. With a valued archetype, hes going to earn a lot of fans for the versatility tied to his 67 size, projectable shooting stroke, passing IQ, high-level defense and toughness. Utah Jazz:Dariq Whitehead (Duke, SG/SF, Freshman). Feb 22, 2023 0 Hypes The Sierra Canyon senior and eldest son of LeBron James has a strong basketball future ahead. https://ftw.usatoday.com/2023/02/nba-mock-draft-bronny-james-lebron-projection, He intends to play in the NBA alongside his son, witness his father break the NBAs all-time scoring record, expected to choose between Ohio State, USC, and Oregon, first-round pick in the 2024 NBA Draft to the Pelicans, he can team up with Bronny wherever his son is drafted, Video caught LeBrons sons Bronny and Bryce erupting in pride as he broke the scoring record, Bronny James is expected to choose between Ohio State, Oregon, and USC after his season, Bronny James may not be 'NBA-ready' for several years, according to talent evaluators, Bronny James debuted his Beats by Dre NIL deal in an awesome commercial with LeBron, Bronny James shared an in-uniform look from his visit at Ohio State and fans loved it, LeBron James brings back Sports Illustrated's 'Chosen One' cover with Bronny and Bryce and it's fantastic, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. It should be noted that Mookie Cook, the other 5-star recruit in Oregons 2023 signing class, was not included in the 2024 mock draft, nor was 4-star PG Jackson Shelstad. While the Spurs should prioritize drafting the best player available, their need for a shot-creator and lead guard could give Smith an edge if there isnt an obvious answer on the board. Full ESPN 2024 mock draft: https://t.co/Cw5AcgxiKy pic.twitter.com/HgECP5Aed5, Bronny James is now a projected top-10 pick thanks to the significant jump he's made at Sierra Canyon, developing into arguably the best perimeter defender in his class while making strides with his shooting and playmaking . James reportedly has narrowed his college choices down to Oregon, Ohio State and USC and is expected to make a decision following his high school season. Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has made one thing clear: He intends to play in the NBA alongside his son, Bronny James. Heres what we know about Bronny right now: Hes listed at 63, 190 lbs. NBA mock draft 28 recruit in the class of 2023 in ESPNs latest rankings updated on Friday. I'd bet good money on things looking very different from how we have it at the top. Much is certain to change with our projections as new players emerge and others inevitably stagnate. Bronny James has continued to emerge as an exciting NBA prospect, and he showcased his full skill set Thursday in front of his father, LeBron James. Cody Williams is another fast-rising prospect who wasn't considered a top-50 player in his class until recently but now finds himself at No. James has earned his spot in lottery conversations with the significant jump he has made at Sierra Canyon in Chatsworth, California, this season, developing into arguably the best perimeter defender in his high school class while making strides in his perimeter shooting and playmaking ability. Matas Buzelis | G League Ignite | PG/SG | Age: 18.3, Cody Williams | Colorado | PG/SG | Age: 18.2, Zaccharie Risacher | ASVEL | SF | Age: 17.8, Justin Edwards | Kentucky | SG/SF | Age: 19.1, D.J. 58. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. The sophomore jump hasn't been the case in 2023 thus far, partially because seemingly every freshman who could have declared for the draft did, with well over a dozen of them falling to the second round or going undrafted. This year? Full 2024 mock draft on ESPN: https://t.co/Cw5AcgxiKy pic.twitter.com/4DNo1TOtDx, Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) February 22, 2023. Oklahoma City Thunder:Jarace Walker (Houston, PF, Freshman). Matas Buzelis, a 6-foot-10 Lithuanian guard, looks like as good a choice as any to be selected in the top three, as he has been on an incredible trajectory since we first watched him in spring 2021 and is in many ways exactly what the NBA is looking for right now. The year before, we had Cade Cunningham, Jalen Green and Evan Mobley slated Nos. He started out as a lottery pick but has fallen down the draft boards as a disappointing year goes on. Get your favorite live sports, stories and originals with ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu. While a top-10 selection would be good news for Bronny, this presents a massive problem for the Lakers: They owe their first-round pick in the 2024 NBA Draft to the Pelicans as part of the trade for Anthony Davis. LA Clippers: Alex Fudge (Florida, SF/PF, Sophomore). Bronny James has recently been projected to be the in the top 10 for the 2024 NBA Draft pick. RotoWire considers the best player values in Yahoo fantasy leagues for Friday's 10-game slate. New prospects are starting to emerge in Jonathan Wasserman's latest two-round Mock Draft, but there's no surprise at the top spot. Taylor Hendricks has been gaining a lot of traction throughout the season and I see him as a lottery level talent with top 10 potential. Baileys pick-and-roll facilitating, live-dribble passing and pull-up shooting have stood out most, though questions about his self-creation and three-point range will keep him from climbing into the first-round mix. San Antonio Spurs (via Los Angeles Lakers), Mikey Williams | Memphis | PG | Age: 18.6, Ugonna Onyenso | Kentucky | C | Age: 18.4, 41. He will start off next year's cycle as a projected top-10 pick should he choose not to keep his name in this year's draft and is the same age as most of the top high school seniors who are currently projected to make up the 2024 draft lottery. 4-6 picks on the backs of outstanding seasons. James is rated as a 4-star prospect and the No. Hes struggled with his three-ball as of late, but the bigger sample size dating back to high school says Smith is a versatile shot-maker off pull-ups, spot-ups and runners. I don't know if ya can see it but he moves and plays like a futuristic version of Isaiah Thomas (2 Time Champ) which is dope as hell. said to be heavily considering the Ducks, Will Richardson's name is now in Oregon record books, and is unlikely to be removed, MBB Recap: Ducks blow out Cal, 84-51, in penultimate home game of season, Pac-12 MBB Power Rankings: Teams making moves with time running out, Kel'el Ware's NBA draft stock plummets amidst struggles, Social Media Buzz: NBA World reacts to Chris Boucher's Michael Jordan-esque dunk, How Pac-12 compares to other conferences ahead of March Madness, Assessing Noah Sewell's performance at the 2023 NFL Combine, Top-rated recruit from every state for Oregon Ducks football since 2000, Where Oregon ranks among NCAA's most lavish football facilities in 2023, Assessing DJ Johnson's performance at the 2023 NFL Combine, Can the ACC save Pac-12 teams? 36. And two Indiana Hoosiers continue to ascend up the board with both Jalen Hood-Schifino and Trayce Jackson-Davis firmly in the first round. Sign up for the LeBron Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Without a surefire skill to carry over or a standout athletic trait, he isnt a first-round lock. With the 2023 draft taking place on June 22, weve got some time to see how his position changes over the coming months. His draft position could be pushed higher 47. 4-6 range. Some might be surprised to see James, ranked anywhere from 28 to 43 by the major recruiting services, as a potential top-10 pick. Bronny, who was on hand to witness his father break the NBAs all-time scoring record earlier this month, is a senior in high school at Sierra Canyon in Southern California. In the age of Nepo Babies, Bronny will be the first son of NBA superstar Lebron James to enter the draft. Click on the large blue power icon at the top. On Wednesday, ESPN NBA Draft analyst Jonathan Givony released his 2024 mock draft with James, son of the NBA's all-time leading scorer LeBron James, projected as the 10th overall pick. The Sierra Canyon star scored 21 points against Etiwanda a the CIF State regional quarterfinal game, producing some highlight-reel moments: Bronny was huge tonight putting up 21 to lead Sierra Canyon to another tough state playoff win @0BronnyJames pic.twitter.com/TyFSXr7E0w. https://lebronwire.usatoday.com/2023/02/22/espn-has-bronny-james-going-no-10-in-its-latest-2024-nba-mock-draft/, LeBron James shows Damian Lillard love after his 71-point explosion, LeBron James has hand injury, won't return to NBA All-Star Game, Lakers vs. Timberwolves: Lineups, injury reports and broadcast info for Friday, Lakers player grades: L.A. gets nipped by the Timberwolves, Darvin Ham has poignant words about Lakers' focus following Friday's loss, Lakers may bring in guard Kemba Walker for a workout, Lakers vs. Timberwolves: Prediction, point spread, odds, best bet, Lakers player grades: L.A. gets win despite being very short-handed, D'Angelo Russell will not suit up for Lakers on Friday against Warriors, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy.