LaVar Ball urges Bronny James to play in Australia - "Why am I sitting in class trying to pass a chemistry test?"
Bronny James remains the highest uncommitted high school prospect from the 2023 recruiting class. LaVar Ball, who has two children in the NBA, recently suggested that the son of NBA superstar LeBron James should bypass college and play overseas in Australia.
"A lot of people going to want to see LeBron's son do good, and a lot of them going to want to say, 'He can't play against no grown men,'" Ball told the Sporting News. "It's better over here (in Australia). Why? Because you're playing against grown men and you're getting paid.
"If you want to play basketball and you're really that dude, why am I sitting in class trying to pass a chemistry test?"
"I don't want to play no chemistry. I don't want to practice no Spanish. No, I want to wake up, go practice, go back to sleep, go practice, have a game, practice. That's all I want to do. I don't want to be like, 'Hey, I'll meet you in the student union for study hall."
Check out LaVar Ball's comments on Bronny James below:
"If you want to play basketball and you really that dude, why am I sitting in class trying to pass a chemistry test?"
LaVar Ball tells SN that Bronny James should snub college and play in Australia's NBL 👀 https://t.co/CzSOvKIX0K
Bronny James has not announced his plans for the upcoming season. However, he has reportedly narrowed his options down to the Ohio State Buckeyes, Oregon Ducks and USC Trojans. The high school senior is reportedly the top name, image and likeness earner among all amatuer players in the nation.
Bronny James is the top NIL earner in the entire nation
(Via @On3sports ) https://t.co/hwIdd0lE91
Isaiah Collier is recruiting Bronny James to join the USC Trojans
Bronny James, who played Tuesday in the McDonald's All-American Game, was the only prospect on either roster who has not announced his plans for next season.
Isaiah Collier, considered by some to be the top prospect in the 2023 class, said that he is trying to recruit Bronny to join him on the USC Trojans.
Speaking with Eric Bossi of 247 Sports, the five-star recruit and All-American said:
"He’s a great shooter. I feel like he's one of the best all-around players in the country. So, he’s a great player and knows how to play the game, and he's not going to overdo anything. … I'm looking forward to (playing with him), and I'm definitely trying to recruit him. I'm just telling him he can stay home. That's all I've got to say.”
Bronny James finished the McDonald's All-American Game with 15 points while shooting 5-for-8 from 3-point range. While there had been negative chatter surrounding his selection to the roster, LeBron James' eldest son showed that he belonged.
15 points (5/8 3P) for projected top-10 pick Bronny James showing why he's so highly regarded by some with an outstanding McDonald's All-American game showing. Also played strong defense and showed off his advanced feel for the game. https://t.co/clsCGAyngd