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The NBA universe wants to know: Where will Bronny James go? The are widely expected to take ’ son in the if he’s still on the board. and try to make James’ free agency decision this summer — the four-time MVP can opt out of his contract June 29 — a bit more interesting. Some believe that Bronny is taking a shortcut to the NBA.

The McDonald’s All-American from Sierra Canyon played just one season at USC, averaging just 4.8 points and 2.1 assists, after suffering cardiac arrest in July.



To skeptics, Bronny is the overhyped beneficiary of the James bloodline, but time and time again, history tells us the opposite: NBA bloodlines are continually underrated. If anything, it seems the NBA pedigree actually draft status rather than helps. , for example, wasn’t even a first-round pick despite being the National College Player of the Year and the son of former NBA player, Rick Brunson.

Nowadays, GMs across the league are kicking themselves for passing on Jalen, who finished fifth in this year’s MVP vote. As we talk about Bronny’s candidacy, it’s worth pointing out that the success of second-generation players like Brunson isn’t the exception; it’s the rule. Jalen Brunson (33rd in 2018; son of Rick), (11th in 2016; son of Arvydas) and (7th in 2009; son of Dell) exceeded expectations — not to mention perennial All-Stars like (13th in 1996; son of Joe “Jellybean” Bryant), (11th in 2011; son of Mychal) and (13th in 2015; son of Melvin) weren’t even top-10 p.

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