Bronny is 19 and has the rest of his life to be a grownup. Enjoy being a kid for a while. Don't be a big hurry to grow up.  Play college ball a year or two. That pro career will still be there in a year or two, and likely by then, a higher draft pick from what he accomplished in college instead of a second round pick this year because of being the son of a famous pro player,  College ball is different then Pro Ball.  It would be a shame if he passed it up. A life time of memories of friends and team mates and coaches from school.  DU doesn't need him  to be a great team this year because Coach Dru has put together the best incoming  team I have ever seen at DU, but, right now with Bronny at point, he would get the chance to run a very good team and likely get more attention and credit then just about anywhere else in college ball. He could make some college ball history right now, or just be a bench player in the pros..

Ironduke81 wrote:

Watching ESPN the talking heads opined that Bronny struggled in the scrimmages today. Hopefully, he improves tomorrow. I do believe Uncle Dru would be his best option for multiple reasons at Duquesne if Bronny chooses to opt out of the NBA draft. Finally, I hope he stays away from the G league. Enjoy a year or two playing college ball with a coach he & the James family can trust 100%.

Bingo. Running an offense at his age skill level with national attention he needs Coach Dru, (A professional point guard ) to teach him the nuances of being a point guard, all while just dominating the A-10 and a very likely deep run in the NCAA . He may do a world of good for himself getting back to the roots and the basics with Coach Dru. The Dru family seems to have that magic that makes these kids become winners.

Last edited by NapaDuke (5/15/2024 3:44 am)

Let the speculations begin ...I hope Bronny has a successful NBA combine further illustrating that Bronny is a  legit talent...If he succeeds at the combine, I beleive that Bronny will stay in the draft ( though I disagree).... Most draft boards have him already, around 45th pick in the second round...I think he will get picked before LeBron's Lakers at 55.... I still believe, if he stays in the draft.. that he will most likely start-off in the G-League... This means that Bronny will probaby start-off in the G-League...  with ANOTHER NBA franchise, other than the Lakers...

I fail to see how starting-off in the G-League, with another franhcise, would be of a benefit or a  positive for Bronny?... In fact I think , it would be counter productive to his overall basketball developement ... Guy's like Bronny need "reps"...as a (lead-dog) type Point Guard....I think Dru and Duqusene would be the best place for Bronny to expand and impliment these improvememts to his game...

By-the -way, this also means, that Bronny, would most likely be playing in some "Podunk" G-League town....in the (middle of nowhere)...If Bronny came to Duquesne, he would be the" Toast of the Town" in Pittsburgh.... He also would be "The MAIN- MAN"  !!!! ...on DU's campus.... no doubt about it ... I think Bronny can bear, this load of responsiblity, but also, thrive under it...That's not to say, that what Dru has accomplished already, recruiting wise... hasn't been super impressive !!!  Dru has assembled the BEST team, I have EVER SEEN... on the Bluff !!! Getting Bronny however... would take us to an entirely new level ...

https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/nba/2024/05/14/6642cd2746163f37948b45ed.html

So, I'll just have to get, my jolly's off...watching, all these sports pundits, speculate-away about Bronny's future... Until Bronny finally makes his decesion on May 29th.... Everything else is mere speculation and noise .......
Though I have to admit it ...it's all... very entertaining !!!!

P.S.- Bronny has been covered all day (today) at the  NBA combine by ESPN2

Stephen A. Smith ...this morning...and Skip Bayless too...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdAeBJYoBx4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyhKDbXli14

Go Dukes !!!

 

Last edited by CalDuke (5/15/2024 7:09 pm)

Dru needs to concentrate on Brice James, as he seems to be doing.  There i a much better chance at landing him.  But whatever choices the James boys make, best wishes going forward.

My guess is that we have a much better opportunity to land Bryce but we will see. He's around 6-6 and probably could grow a bit more. Could be a good catch.