Bronny James tipped to be top-10 pick in NBA Mock Draft 2024: Has the opinion changed about the prodigy?

LeBron James' eldest son, Bronny James, continues to make strides as he nears his NBA debut. Bronny wasn't considered among the top prospects a year or two ago. However, that notion has changed.

Apart from LeBron's desire to play with or against him on an NBA court, Bronny's significant improvement as a player has increased his value.

He will be eligible for the 2024 draft. ESPN has predicted that the Sierra Canyon High School star will be among the top 10 picks in that year's class. His perimeter defense, 3-point shooting and playmaking have been cited as reasons behind his potential to be a top-10 pick.

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ESPN projects Bronny James going top 10 in their 2024 Mock Draft:

“James has earned his spot in lottery conversations…developing into arguably the best perimeter defender in his high school class while making strides in his perimeter shooting and playmaking ability.”

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ESPN projects Bronny James going top 10 in their 2024 Mock Draft:

“James has earned his spot in lottery conversations…developing into arguably the best perimeter defender in his high school class while making strides in his perimeter shooting and playmaking ability.” https://t.co/iR5LQ6DAGq

Bronny James has gone from a sub-50 recruit to being ranked No. 34 in the national rankings, thanks to his solid showing on the AAU circuit. Bronny has developed into a solid two-way player. His goal is to be in the NBA, and he seems as focused as ever. His play is a testament to that. Bronny has shone in various tournaments like the HoopHall Classic.

Outplaying his competition and being noticed for his game proves that opinion has changed about him. He's now being recruited for his talent and not just because he's the eldest son of LeBron James.

Bronny James the only uncommitted prospect among the projected top 10 players from the 2024 NBA Draft Class

Bronny James is yet to commit to a college program. He is the only projected top-10 player from the 2024 draft class not yet committed to a program. James is reportedly weighing his options, which include Oregon, USC and Ohio State. He unofficially visited Ohio State and head coach Chris Holtmann last fall.

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LeBron has no doubt Bronny is good enough to play for any college.

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LeBron has no doubt Bronny is good enough to play for any college. 👀 https://t.co/foHkOeGAZS

Bronny currently ranks 10th in the mock draft. According to the draft order, the Orlando Magic are considered the team that could draft him. It's an early mock draft, so the order and landing spots could change. However, if Bronny does land up with the Magic, it will be interesting to see if LeBron James decides to link up with his son in Orlando.

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First ever 2024 mock draft up on ESPN today, with what's shaping up as a wide-open, fascinating class. Dig in: espn.com/nba/insider/st…

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First ever 2024 mock draft up on ESPN today, with what's shaping up as a wide-open, fascinating class. Dig in: espn.com/nba/insider/st… https://t.co/iG5YhLbRHt

LeBron hilariously admitted that he would never play for the Orlando Magic after spending three months in the bubble during the COVID-shortened season in 2019-20. The Magic have spent multiple years in Orlando without significant success.

The chances of adding LeBron if they draft Bronny James could be too good to pass on. LeBron will bolster the team's value significantly on and off the court.

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