Bryce James scouting report: Exploring LeBron James' younger son's strengths and weaknesses
Bryce James is the second son of LA Lakers superstar and former NBA champion LeBron James. The 6-foot-6 Bryce is 17 and plays shooting guard in his junior year at Sierra Canyon.
The younger brother of USC guard Bronny plays with the Strive for Greatness team in Nike's Elite Youth Basketball League and is expected to be one of the sought-after players in the 2025 recruiting class due to his soft touch from the outside and his much-improved dribble drive game.
His skill set had drawn interest from Division I schools Duquesne and Ohio State, offering him the perks of a collegiate basketball player if he chose to study and play with them after high school. Let's delve more into the younger son of LeBron James, especially his strengths and weaknesses.
Bryce James' scouting report
Strengths
Bryce James is fundamentally sound and is a better shooter than his older brother. He has a soft touch and compact release from the perimeter and can shoot 3-point and pull-up jumpers with ease.
Bryce's left-hand skills are advanced for his age, and his knowledge of the game is already advanced. His frame is solid as a young player and can still grow as time progresses. In terms of slashing the paint, Bryce has an above-average dribble drive game with better bounce and explosiveness compared to hoopers who are about his age.
Weaknesses
Unlike his famous father, Bryce James isn't known for his playmaking skills. He doesn't normally create shots as he receives the ball and shoots the ball either by pull-up or flicking a 3-point attempt from way downtown.
Despite his build being advanced for his age, he still needs to bulk up as he only weighs 180 pounds. Bryce needs to visit the weight room more often to increase his size to cope with the physicality in his senior year.
His reluctance to assert himself during games has led to only one scoring explosion during his high school stint. Bryce dropped 21 points in the 2022-23 season, but after this, he failed to follow up on his big game and reverted to becoming a system player.
Bryce James still has two more seasons to improve on his craft. These stints would be critical in Bryce's plans to go to the NCAA and possibly the NBA, as this could boost his stock and lure in more offers knocking at his doorstep.
Will Bryce James improve the skills that he is weak at to become a complete player in college? Let us know your views in the comments section.