Bronny’s USC teammate Isaiah Collier shared that LeBron had been a great resource for him as he prepared for the 2024 NBA draft and also gave a vote of confidence regarding his son’s NBA prospects.
Isaiah Collier reacts after being selected in the first round by the Jazz in the 2024 NBA Draft at Barclays Center.as the 29th overall pick, said his former teammate will succeed in the NBA but likely will face some skepticism from league personnel. “The NBA is going to be great for ,” Collier said during the NBA pre-draft camp. “People haven’t seen as much as what we’ve seen as a team. He’s going to be a great player. Little that people know, he’s really good …”Duke star has somber moment outside green room after NBA Draft snub“It’s vibes just talking to him,” Collier said, referring to his talks with LeBron. “He told me to enjoy the process. It’s hard to make it even this far in your career.
“I’ve talked to LeBron a couple of times. He has definitely been a great resource for me. He is one of the greats — in my opinion, the greatest of all-time. It was crazy surreal to have met him. I’m blessed to be in this situation and I’m taking advantage of every moment.”Bronny’s brother, Bryce, posted a video of his brother’s reaction after being called in the draft.
Bronny fought back tears as his family celebrated his being able to play alongside his father this season.Bronny’s agent, Rich Paul, reportedly warned teams not to draft him so that the Lakers could and he could join his father on the Lakers, according to ESPN, despite LeBron saying back in May that this was“Rich Paul’s calling teams and saying, ‘Don’t take Bronny James.’” Myers said Thursday afternoon on ESPN. “He’s telling them, ‘Do not take them.’ OK? He’s saying, ‘Don’t take him.