Getty Images/Ringer illustration LeBron James's son is testing the NBA draft waters. Is the USC freshman ready for the NBA? We spoke with NBA personnel to assess his game. Bronny James has the type of athleticism, selfless passing ability, and defensive tenacity that gives him NBA potential. But as a freshman guard at USC, he underwhelmed as a shooter and shot creator, averaging 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game while shooting 36.6 percent from the field and 26.7 percent from 3-point range. If LeBron weren't his father, Bronny would not be on the 2024 draft radar. "Bronny is nowhere near ready," an NBA general manager told The Ringer. "He should go back to school to develop at his own pace or he risks getting lost in the shuffle, whether or not he's playing with his dad." James declared for the draft this week while retaining his college eligibility and also entering the transfer portal, so he has options for his future. And as a sports fan, I'm rooting for Bronny to succeed because I'd love another junior-senior story after growing up in the 1990s loving Ken Griffey Jr. and watching him play with his father. But the harsh reality is that there's no guarantee...