NBA Draft prospect Bronny James goes undrafted in the first round

Bronny James has declared for the upcoming NBA Draft, and Craig Carton and John Fanta discuss why he’s not ready for the NBA.

The first night of the 2024 NBA Draft has come and gone, and Bronny James remains undrafted. 

The son of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was not selected in the first round of the draft on Wednesday night, but it was the outcome most predicted for the former USC guard. 

Bronny James shoots a free throw during the 2024 NBA Basketball Draft Combine in Chicago on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

James, 19, declared for the draft last month after playing just one year of college basketball at Southern California, where he averaged 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game last season.

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Before his collegiate career began, James went into cardiac arrest in July 2023, and it was later revealed that he had a congenital heart defect. He was cleared to return, and just last month, The Associated Press reported, citing sources, that he was medically cleared to play in the NBA. 

James’ future in the NBA could be determined on Thursday when the second round of the draft begins. 

Bronny James, #50, drives to the basket past Cam Spencer, left, during the 2024 NBA Basketball Draft Combine in Chicago on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

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LeBron James has previously said he would like to play alongside his son in the league, but the NBA’s scoring leader will have his own decisions to make as he enters his 22nd season in the NBA with the strong possibility of becoming a free agent next week. 

James’ agent Rich Paul told ESPN last week that the notion of father