The next generation was the focus of ESPN.com yesterday, particularly Bronny James, the eldest son of LeBron James, and one of the top-25 players in his age group. Not only did Bronny make the list, ESPN deployed their youth basketball expert and scout Paul Biancardi to breakdown the differences in the game of young Bronny and his father when he was in the same age group.
Among the biggest differences, Biancardi noted, is that Bronny was more of a role player and complimentary player on a team that had several elite college recruits, including a couple of projected NBA guys, Ziaire Williams and BJ Boston. However, one area where he believes Bronny is ahead of his Dad at the same age is his jump shot.
It should also be noted that when it comes to shooting the ball from the outside, Bronny’s jumper is ahead of where his dad’s was. Neither shot could be described as “pure,” but Bronny has slightly better range and accuracy than LeBron did at this stage.
It shouldn’t be a shock that in the age of the NBA’s embrace of the 3-point shot that kids in younger generations would become better shooters than their predecessors. Now, present-day LeBron is a great shooter and has evolved into one of the most lethal deep 3-point threats in the NBA today. However, LeBron had basically mastered the game at every other level before getting there. In modern times, the jumper will be even more important to his son’s future. But the good thing for Bronny is, it sounds like he’s already on the right track.
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