A huge step in the right direction for Bronny James‘ professional basketball ambitions — the Los Angeles Lakers superstar’s son has been medically cleared for the NBA following his July 2023 cardiac arrest.
The 19-year-old guard was recently checked out by the league’s Fitness to Play Panel (which consists of three physicians) leading up to this week’s pre-draft combine in Chicago, according to ESPN … and was given the green light to be a full participant in workouts.
The outlet says Bronny will participate in the 5-on-5 scrimmages starting Tuesday … which will give him the opportunity to show what he can do against fellow draft hopefuls.
As we previously reported, Bronny underwent a procedure to fix a congenital heart defect after suffering the medical emergency just nine months ago … which kept him sidelined leading up to his freshman campaign for USC.
Bronny averaged just under five points and three rebounds and more than two assists a game in 25 appearances in the 2023-24 season.
Bronny has just over two weeks to decide whether he’ll stay in the draft or head back to college for another year … and it may be with a new team if he chooses the latter, as he also entered the NCAA transfer portal when making his NBA announcement.
LeBron recently spoke out about his oldest son’s future … saying he will support the young hooper’s decision — whether it’s back to school or joining him in the Association.
As for Bronny’s draft interest, many are speculating he could go in the second round … especially due to the belief the four-time champion could follow him wherever he lands to fulfil his dream of being teammates with his kid.