Post#359 » by TheZachAttack » Thu Jul 11, 2024 12:48 am
I might get hate for saying this, but Bronny is an average NBA catch and shoot jump shot from being a rotation caliber NBA player and an above average catch and shoot jump shot away from being an above average role player.
Bronny is just 19 and he’s clearly an elite caliber athlete even among NBA athletes — and he will get even stronger. He looks like he’s been in an NBA training program for years (maybe he has his whole life). He also has a good feel and awareness of the court on both sides of the ball and is an elite vertical athlete even at the NBA level. Even at 6’2, he can get his head above the rim.
He’s not confident in his shot or dribble at the NBA level, but he plays in control and knows his role and isn’t a player who needs shots or the ball… there is value to that. In addition, he makes quick decisions with the ball as a connector piece and has a good feel for how to make the simple pass when the offense is flowing that leads to getting defenses in rotation.
I think he is too passive on offense, probably because he’s not confident in his shot and while I think he spaces well it would be good to see him a bit more active in cutting, on offensive rebounds, and getting out to be an outlet in transition. In general, I think his actively level can pick up — he is playing like he’s looking to fit in.
He wouldn’t be in the NBA now if he weren’t the son of Lebron James, but I think there’s actually a pretty solid chance he at least becomes an NBA caliber bench player. I don’t see any reason why he can’t become an average or above average catch and shoot jump shooter. He has pretty solid mechanics and he appears to be a smooth athlete with good body control.
I’m rooting for him.