CHICAGO — Bronny James' famous father was on hand Wednesday to watch him play at the NBA Draft Combine.
LeBron James showed up in a black hoodie and sat in the second row for Bronny's second and final practice game at the combine.
The NBA's leading scorer, his wife and daughter were frequent spectators of Bronny's games in Southern California last season. LeBron James has repeatedly said that he would like to team up with his son. The four-time MVP and four-time NBA champion just completed his 21st season and could become a free agent if he opts out of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. But he also said after a season-ending loss to Denver that he hasn't “thought much lately” about playing alongside his son.
Bronny James is deciding whether to turn pro after one college season. He declared for the draft and entered the transfer portal on April 5.
Bronny James was one of the top prospects in the country when he decided to stay close to home and committed to USC last May from Sierra Canyon School in nearby Chatsworth. But last summer things took an unexpected turn.
James went into cardiac arrest due to a congenital heart defect during basketball practice at USC in late July and required surgery. He missed the first month of the season. He averaged 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 25 games with the Trojans.
