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“Bronny James started this wave”: Hooper fans debate which NBA son took over the high school basketball scene with talent

Modified Dec 19, 2024 19:40 GMT

The fact that NBA sons are taking over the youth basketball scene has not escaped fans. Under an Instagram post by Ballislife on Wednesday, hoops fans debated which sons could be the next big thing.

The main post displays a collage of Alijah Arenas, the son of three-time All-Star Gilbert Arenas; Cameron Boozer, the son of two-time NBA All-Star Carlos Boozer; Bryce James, the son of NBA’s all-time leading scorer LeBron James; and Kiyan Anthony, the son of 10-time All-Star Carmelo Anthony.

In the center of the collage is a blurb that asks:

“NBA sons have taken over the high school basketball…. this didn’t use to happen, what changed?”

The slides in the carousel post showed glimpses of each player’s skills from their games.

Fans have widely varying opinions on the matter.

“Bronny started this wave 🤷🏾‍♂️,” a fan commented.

Others seem to already have favorites among the NBA sons.

“Alijah gone be the best one,” one commented.

“Kiyan is the effin truth!!!” a user posted.

“Boozer boys legit,” a fan wrote.

“Real hoopers know Arenas’ kid is gonna be one of them ones,” said another.

Some fans just appreciated their unique skills.

“I love watching all 4!! All are uniquely gifted and has a different 🔥to the game !” a fan expressed.

How are the NBA sons performing?

Of the NBA sons, Cameron Boozer, who is 6-foot-9, has the highest ranking. He ranks third overall and first among power forwards in the Class of 2025, according to ESPN. He was named the Gatorade National Player of the Year in 2023. He and his brother Cayden (a 6-4 point guard ranked No. 17 overall) have signed with the Duke Blue Devils, where their father won the 2001 NCAA title.

Alijah Arenas ranks No. 15 overall and third among shooting guards in the 2025 class. The 6-6 player has already received several offers. Among the five-star prospect's most recent performances are a 30-point against Etiwanda and a 35-point contribution against Crespi Carmelite High.

Four-star recruit Kiyan Anthony is ranked 36th overall and ninth among shooting guards. The 6-5 player has shown incredible scoring as well as guarding skills. On Nov. 15, he signed with Syracuse, where his father starred, leading the Orange to the 2003 national championship.

Bryce James, a three-star recruit, is not in the ESPN 100 but has shown potential, given his sound fundamentals and understanding of the game. The 6-5 prospect has received offers from Duquesne, Ohio State and USC but hasn't made his choice.