All eyes were on Bronny James at McDonald’s All-American game on Tuesday night. That’s normal when you’re the eldest son of the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, LeBron James.
On the big stage, Bronny James delivered.
James, whose All-American selection sparked debate, was impressive, scoring 15 points on 5-of-8 shooting in the East’s 109-106 win over West – his five baskets came from a range of 3 points. crew. LeBron James has made no secret of his desire to play alongside Bronny in the NBA one day, and he was there to watch his son celebrate every shot he made.
Where did Bronny James go to college?
James is a four-star player who is the only player not to be named a McDonald’s All-American in the 2023-24 season. According to 247 Sports, James has received offers from Memphis, Ohio State and Southern California, and he has also expressed interest in Oregon.
Where did Bronny James play basketball in high school?
James, 6-foot-3, plays for Sierra Canyon High School in Chatsworth, Calif.
Why does Bronny James wear pink shoes?
James stood out on the pitch in his bright pink trainers, which contrasted sharply with the others wearing Adidas. James, along with JuJu Watkins of Sierra Canyon in Los Angeles and DJ Wagner of Camden High School in New Jersey, wore Nike sneakers instead of Adidas gear sponsored by McDonald’s All-America.
James, Watkins and Wagner all signed NIL (name, image and likeness) deals with Nike in October. According to ESPN’s Nick DePaula, James wears LeBron 20, Wagner wears Kobe 6 and Watkins wears GT Cut 2.
Who are other notable McDonald’s All-American players?
Ineligible Robert Dillingham is the only player in the top 10 of 247 combined sports rankings not to be on McDonald’s All-American roster.
Aside from James, the most notable players on the pitch Tuesday night were probably Andrei Stojakovic and DJ Wagner. Stojakovic is the son of longtime NBA sniper Peja Stojakovic and is committed to Stanford. Wagner is the son of former NBA player Dajuan Wagner and grandson of former NBA player Milt Wagner, who helped Louisville to the 1986 national championship.
All-American Games guests Wagner, Justin Edwards, Aaron Bradshaw and Reed Shepard signed up for Kentucky. (Sheppard is the son of former Kentucky players Jeff Sheppard and Stacey Reed Sheppard.) Duke was also well represented, with Mackenzie Mgbako, Sean Stewart and Jared McCain making the All-American roster.
Tuesday’s top scorer was Isaiah Collier, a USC freshman in the class of 2023, according to the 247 Sports Composite. However, Collier missed two free throws that would have given the West the lead.
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