His speech is rare, and it is even the first time that he has spoken at such length. in front of the press. This is even the first time he has spoken at all this season, since his “advisors” had asked him not to grant an interview after his return to the field. Invited to the Draft Combine, Bronny James answered questions about his ambitions, his father obviously, but also his role models. And first, he warns that, unlike LeBron, his priority is going to the NBA, not playing with his father.
“I would be happy to get to the NBA rather than thinking about playing with my father”Bronny James said. “That’s not my mindset at all. I’m just trying to work and see where it takes me.”
Simply make a first name
For him, the most important thing is to chart his own path and make a name for himself. “Bronny is just a nickname I was given when I was younger. But in everything that comes with my father, people try to connect me to him and all the greatness he accomplished. I haven't done anything yet, and I feel like there's a gulf between Bronny and LeBron. Everyone has heard this before, but I just want people to know that my name is Bronny James and I don't want to be identified only as LeBron James' son. That would be wonderful. »
At 19, Bronny still has the possibility of returning to the NCAA. He has until May 29 to turn back or, on the contrary, rush towards professional basketball. With his 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists on average with USC, he has come a long way. But the most important thing is that he plays again, and the physical tests imposed by the NBA confirmed that his heart problems were nothing more than a bad memory.
Jrue Holiday and Derrick White as role models
“It was a difficult time, for sure… But all the work I put in allowed me to become someone who never gives up, and it paid off. I worked after that, and I'm back where I want to be. Again, I'm just very grateful to have the opportunity to be on the field. »
Among these models, only defensive “combo guards”: Jrue Holiday, Derrick White and Davion Mitchell. “My job is to have a role and play the right way. Making sure I got my teammates involved, and things like that. »
