LeBron James now says enjoying with son Bronny in NBA ‘not a precedence’: insider

ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski shed some mild on how LeBron James’ thought means of enjoying along with his son, Bronny, has modified.

For fairly a while, the elder James has been open concerning the long-term objective of teaming up along with his son within the NBA.

This previous season, Bronny performed at USC and has declared for the NBA draft with the potential of returning to play college basketball if the pre-draft course of doesn’t pan out.

Playing with Bronny James in the NBA is no longer the top 'priority' for LeBron James, according to ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, citing a conversation with James' agent Rich Paul. — Taking part in with Bronny James within the NBA is now not the highest ‘precedence’ for LeBron James, in keeping with ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, citing a dialog with James’ agent Wealthy Paul. Getty Photos

Showing on “NBA As we speak” earlier this week, Wojnarowski stated he had spoken to James’ agent, Klutch Sports activities founder Wealthy Paul, who revealed that this pairing is now not on the prime of his consumer’s wishlist.

“The thought of them enjoying collectively is just not a precedence. It’s not foremost, at the least any longer, in LeBron James’ thoughts,” Wojnarowski said, as covered by Larry Brown Sports.

“Wealthy Paul’s objective right here within the pre-draft course of for Bronny James is to see if there’s the appropriate developmental group, a spot that may take a younger participant like Bronny James … If he does go within the draft, he very probably would spend subsequent yr within the G League.

“That’s the precedence for them as a household. What’s greatest for Bronny James? If it finally ends up them collectively, that might be nice, however I don’t get a way it’s enjoying a lot of any function in LeBron James’ resolution on subsequent season.”

Bronny James averaged 4.8 factors, 2.8 rebounds and a pair of.1 assists per recreation as a freshman at USC this previous season.

Southern California's Bronny James (6) drives up the court against Washington during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Pac-12 tournament Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in Las Vegas. — Southern California’s Bronny James (6) drives up the courtroom in opposition to Washington in the course of the first half of an NCAA school basketball recreation within the first spherical of the Pac-12 event Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in Las Vegas. AP

LeBron has an opt-out in his contract with the Lakers and could become a free agent this offseason.

Up to now, he has been coy about what he plans to do next.

“I’ve seen, heard loads of studies about my future. I stated it final night time and I’ll say it once more,” James tweeted earlier this week.

“I have no idea but as I’m solely desirous about spending time with my household & buddies! After I know after talking with the fam, my counsel in addition to my illustration about it then you definately guys will know.”