Basketball fans and analysts have been eagerly anticipating the decision of Bronny James, son of LeBron James, regarding his basketball future. While many expect the 18-year-old to take the college route, Kevin Durant recently weighed in on the matter during an episode of The etcs with Boardroom.
.@KDTrey5 on Bronny James:
"I would love to see Bronny in college instead of going the other route. … [USC] is what my guess was …"
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— Boardroom (@boardroom) March 14, 2023
Durant shared his thoughts on what college Bronny might choose, with USC being his top pick. “That’s what my guess was, too,” Durant admitted when the idea of Bronny playing basketball at USC was floated by his co-host. Durant believes that USC would be an ideal solution for the James family, as it would make it easy for LeBron to catch Bronny’s games.
However, Durant also mentioned other possible landing spots for Bronny, including Oregon and Duke. He highlighted the importance of staying in-state in Southern California but ultimately left the decision up to the James family.
While most recruiting databases have Bronny listed as a four-star prospect, On3 recently elevated him to five-star status, placing him in their top 10 for the class of 2023. This comes as no surprise to those who have been following Bronny’s basketball journey, as he has been impressing scouts and coaches alike with his skills on the court.
Despite his talent, Durant encouraged Bronny to enter the college ranks rather than pursuing other alternatives such as Overtime Elite, G-League Ignite, or playing overseas. Durant believes the college route would maintain Bronny’s national spotlight and provide him with the necessary skills and experience to succeed at the next level.
As Bronny’s decision draws closer, basketball fans around the world wait with bated breath to see where the rising star will take his talents. Will he follow in his father’s footsteps and become a future NBA superstar, or will he carve out his own path to greatness? Only time will tell, but with Kevin Durant’s seal of approval, the future looks bright for Bronny James.
“Kevin Durant’s Injury Woes: When Will He Return to Play?”
In recent years, injuries have plagued Kevin Durant. He missed the entire 2018–19 season due to an Achilles tendon tear sustained during the 2019 NBA Finals, and he also missed time the previous season due to an MCL sprain. Sadly, he has experienced the same injury once more this campaign. It happened following a game against the Miami Heat in early January.
Durant was able to play again after being traded to the Phoenix Suns, but his ongoing injury has prevented him from doing so recently. During warm-ups before a game against the Orlando Magic, he twisted his left ankle, and the game was called due to the injury. He warmed up after the incident but hasn’t participated in a game since.
Fans have been eagerly waiting for news of Durant’s return to the court. Recently, it was reported that he would be reevaluated within the next 2-3 weeks. As a week has already passed, the earliest possible return date for Durant would be next week, when the Suns take on either the Lakers or the Sacramento Kings.
Ultimately, it remains to be seen when Durant will be able to return to play. His injuries have been a setback for both him and his team, but the Suns will no doubt be eager to have him back on the court as soon as possible.
