This is quite simply the first time in the history of the Hoop Summit that a player has so many microphones around him… Without surprise, Bronny James was the number 1 attraction of the 2023 edition of the Nike Hoop Summit, and as on the ground, he showed mastery and maturity in his responses.
After a complicated first half, the son of LeBron James warmed up, confirming that he was a good defender, with a very good reading of the game. Before repelling the onslaught of Team World with a 3-point, a counter, a huge rebound, and finally the two free throws that validate Team USA’s victory.
During the press briefing, he confirmed that his father had come to give him some advice at half-time. “Basically, he told me to keep playing my game because he knows what I’m capable of. He just wanted me to show it.”
Mentally, he quickly made forget his two air-balls, and he did not hesitate to try his luck again. “I always try to have confidence in myself, even if I miss shots early in the game like I did,” Bronny continues. “I just try to hold my head up high and keep playing my game. I know good things come after bad. I am happy with the outcome”.
A defensive “combo guard” profile
Between the victory and this first selection experience, the son of LeBron James had an ideal weekend. “It’s a great experience! It was high level basketball, and it helps me be ready for the next level. I am always grateful to have this kind of experience, and to be part of this group with incredible players”.
Now announced in the Top 15, or even Top 10 of the 2024 Draft, he knows that his “3-and-D” profile is interesting for NBA scouts. “I showed that I could defend in a high level game. I am a smart player. I can do the right things. I’m not really a balloon lover. I can leave it. I just know that I’m a good player and a good teammate. »
Next step: reveal the name of his next team. Will he stay in Los Angeles when he joins USC or will he wear the Ohio State jersey for a return to his native state? Unless he chooses Oregon, very close to Nike, the sponsor of dad and the… Hoop Summit!
