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LeBron James might finally get the chance to team up with his son in the NBA after all.

On Friday morning, USC freshman Bronny James announced on Instagram that he will be entering the 2024 NBA Draft with a heartfelt message. Just days prior, James announced he would enter the NCAA transfer portal for next season.

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"I've made the decision to enter the NBA Draft, while maintaining my college eligibility, and will also be entering the NCAA portal," said James on his personal Instagram account. "Thank you to USC for an amazing Freshman year, and as always thankful for my family, friends, doctors, athletic trainers and fans for their support."

Bronny James, the son of NBA star LeBron James, finished his first season as a member of the USC Trojans. At 19 years old, James played just 25 of the Trojan's 33 games. 15-18 on the season, Bronny got the starting nod just six times. In his first year, he averaged 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists. He primarily earned a bench role this season, behind guards Boogie Ellis, and Isaiah Collier.

Bronny entered the NCAA Transfer Portal earlier this week

Recruited as a potential lottery pick in this year's draft, his numbers have decreased due to limited playing time. While he's the son of LeBron James, that may affect his draft stock. Either way, Bronny can hoop, and may need more time to prove that. But who knows, maybe NBA GMs have already seen his raw talent.

While averaging 19.4 minutes per game, Bronny had a standout performance during USC's loss to Oregon State in late December. Perhaps his most efficient game, James finished with 15 points on 6-11 shooting off the bench.

Considering all of his options, James revealed his decision to enter the NCAA transfer portal as well. While joining his father in the NBA would be groundbreaking, returning to collegiate basketball offers him the chance to hone his skills and gain more experience.

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Former Trojans head coach Andy Enfield's move to the SMU Mustangs didn't catch many off guard. With his departure after an 11-year stint, it's expected that there will be significant changes to the roster. Coaching transitions can have a big impact on players, as evidenced by Nick Saban's departure from Alabama football. Since then, Eric Musselman, former Arkansas head coach, was hired to replace Enfield.

Bronny James overcame adversity this year

In a social media post, Bronny acknowledged the last year was filled with "some ups and downs." In late July, James suffered cardiac arrest, in which LeBron James revealed his son underwent surgery following a congenital heart defect. While his future was in doubt over the summer, he's since been cleared by doctors to return to the game he loves the most.

The 6 foot 4 guard returned to USC, making his collegiate debut against Long Beach State on Dec. 10.

According to the Athletics Shams Charania, his decision to declare for the draft while maintaining NCAA eligibility will give James multiple options. He added James will "work out for and visit NBA teams and make a decision based on evaluation."

A four star recruit out of Sierra Canyon, James was named an All-American in high school. With his future in the air, it's possible he gains experience in the G-league before heading to the stage. LeBron James has shown interest in playing alongside his son in the NBA, but it might be better for Bronny to go back to NCAA basketball.

Returning to college would give him a chance to gauge NBA expectations and his own skills against others. Plus, he'd have many recruiting opportunities if he chooses to return to college. While he will workout for NBA teams, he will have until Jun. 16 to withdraw from the NBA Draft.

LeBron James: “I got to be on the floor with Bronny"

Shortly after Bronny James entered the NCAA transfer earlier this week, LeBron gave his thoughts to Lakers reporter Jovan Buha following the Lakers 128-111 victory over Toronto.

"Bronny is his own man," said James. "He has a tough decision to make.  When he’s ready to make those decisions he’ll let us all know. But as his family, we’ll support whatever he does."

No matter the outcome, Bronny is supported by the King himself, who is slated to become a free agent at the end of the year. While his future remains up in the air, he has the talent to play in the NBA.

If Bronny does choose to continue his career in the NBA, both he and LeBron will have the chance to make history. They would be the first father-son duo to play in the NBA simultaneously.

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Sara Jane Gamelli is a full-time Sportswriter, Content Creator and Social Media Manager for Ballislife Bets. She has a focus on the NBA, WNBA, NCAA Basketball, and the NFL. Sara Jane currently resides in Connecticut/NYC area with her Cat and Dog. SJ has her undergraduate degree from the University of Connecticut in Economics, with a minor in business administration.

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LeBron James Jr.'s North Coast Blue Chips 13U squad is one of the deepest and most-talented middle school teams we've seen.
Bronny and his Ohio-based AAU team attract attention wherever they go.

MADE Hoops' Midwest Mania at Pacers Athletic Center near Indianapolis was no different. In this pool play game, the Blue Chips defeated NY Lightning.
Bronny was knocking down jumpers and so were his Blue Chips teammates!

Point guard Khoi Thurman and the team's 6'8 big man Jahzere Jackson were among those who shined for the Blue Chips!
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After putting up his 14th career triple-double (28 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists) of the season and throwing down a windmill dunk in Tuesday's game, 15-year veteran and Iron Man LeBron James said, "I'm like fine wine, I get better with age."

It's true. In season 15, James is some how having a season worthy of being compared to his best season: Either his 2012/13 MVP season with the Heat or 2009/10 MVP one with the Cavs.

At this rate, there's no question he could easily play 20+ seasons. If he does, this brings up an entertaining question a reporter asked James earlier in the week: What if LeBron played six more years and his son, 13-year-old LeBron James Jr aka Bronny, made it to the NBA?

Reporter: In six years, what if you and your son could play in the league together? Are you going to be able to stay that long?

LeBron: If he has a chance and it seems like he can make it? What? Got to!

Reporter: Got to do the Griffeys.

LeBron: Oh, you got to!

Reporter: And same team?

LeBron: Absolutely. And as soon as we do it. Boom, go ahead son, you got it from here.

If you aren't familiar with the Griffeys situation, back in 1990, the great Ken Griffey Jr (Jamal Crawford's favorite athlete) played with his father, Ken Griffey Sr with the Seattle Mariners.

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The King took his talents back to Miami this past weekend. But I'm not talking about his basketball talents, I'm talking about his talents on the ones and twos. The highlight of his set was probably him dropping the Village People's "YMCA" and telling the crowd to "sing that shit."

During this same weekend, his son, 12-year old LeBron James Jr, did take his basketball talents to Miami and participated in the Miami Pro-Am, where he threw down a dunk (with some help) and did his best impersonation of Kyrie Irving in the future by throwing a lob to Hassan Whiteside.

Below is the footage plus LeBron thanking the Pro-Am for letting Bronny compete against players twice his age. And be on the lookout for our exclusive video of LeBron and John Wall working out together this past Sunday.

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LaVar Ball's coaching and sideline antics at his son's AAU games in Vegas this past week might have dominated the headlines but LeBron James supporting and coaching his son's AAU games in Vegas this past week has been just as entertaining and less offensive. The video above contains a couple of amusing moments, including a cool and calm (not coaching) James telling his team to "Get in their ass like a bike with no seat" after saying the other team "Don't care about sportsmanship." Followers of LeBron's Instagram account might remember the "get in their ass" comment from his video of him beating a friend's ass in Street Fighter.

The other amusing sound byte from the video is when he calmly says, "Shut up N****" to a voice in the background.

By far, my favorite coach LeBron moment came when gave the following motivational speech to Bronny and his teammates.

 “Obviously I come around and watch from afar but y’all gotta understand that we come to a tournament, when y’all come to a tournament – everybody want to see y’all lose. Y’all don’t see that? Every time we do something good, it’s just us clapping for each other. Any time another team that we go against, the whole goddamn crowd is going crazy. They want to see us lose. They want too see us lose. So we got to approach it like every time we go out to play, we gotta play for one another and nobody else. So we can’t have careless turnovers, can’t be out there lollygagging. I don’t care, like I told you, I don’t care if they can dunk, I don’t care if they fucking jump over the rim. Y’all in the game the whole game and y’all just let it slip away. They didn’t take the game; it wasn’t them. It was y’all. We gotta know every game we go out here they want to see us lose. Alright?”

A runner-up favorite moment was when he questioned the age of a 12U player on the opposing team after the player showed out against his team. Some people had an issue with LeBron and the team doing this. I see it as LeBron really giving a damn about the success of his team; It's not like he asked the event organizers to remove the player or his team will leave.

And here's a few more videos of the best player in the league coaching his son and Blue Chips team in Vegas. Make sure you check out the 7:50 mark of the first video to watch LeBron pick up one of his players after a 4-point play as if the kid weighed 10 pounds.

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At only 11 years old, LeBron James Jr has already made more appearances on Ballislife and generated more video views than half of the current Cavs roster. While Bronny was busy imitating Dad and becoming the most popular 10 and 11 year old basketball player in the world, it looks like his little brother, 8 year old Bryce "Mad" Maximus James, was busy studying footage of Steph Curry and becoming a better shooter than Dad!

I"m obviously kidding and i'm not saying Bronny and Brice are the "Next" anything. I'm just sharing a fun video of the best basketball player in the world, along with his wife, mom and teammate, enjoying the thrill of being a parent of children who are excelling at something they love.

I got the same joy watching LeBron watch his kids here as I did watching LeBron, in person, shoot around with his kids at past Sprite Showdowns back in 2010 and 11.

Back to the original video. The footage is from the "Ohio Showcase" basketball tournament, where the heirs to the throne helped their North Coast Blue Chips team win a championship.

After the win, proud Dad Lebron posted this pic of the "James Gang."

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One heck of a day for the #JamesGang. Back to back champions in their tournament this weekend. 3rd and 5th grade. Congrats Bronny, Bryce and the entire North Gulf Coast Blue Chips today! #StriveForGreatness #WarReady

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"Yeah, he's already got some offers from colleges," James told the media during Cavaliers?shoot-around prior Tuesday's game against the Pistons. "It's pretty crazy. It should be a violation. You shouldn't be recruiting 10-year-old kids."

Bronny hasn't even reached middle school yet, but he's already shown flashes of greatness -- flashes that remind James of himself at that age.

"He plays just like I did," James said. "He has great awareness, and he'd rather pass first and set guys up. Most kids nowadays just want to score."

I still remember the time when unless you were a man-child like Shawn Kemp or Kevin Garnett, a standout high school player wouldn't even get a scholarship during his junior year. ?Now these financial institutions (i'm still waiting for crash similar to housing bubble) are willing to give a free ride to kids who haven't even hit puberty.

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