Bronny James, son of four-time NBA MVP LeBron James, recently announced his intentions to play college basketball at the University of Southern California.
Bronny was inside the Lakers’ home stadium Saturday night to watch his father and the Lakers take a 2-1 lead over the Warriors in the Western Conference semifinals. LeBron James’ immediate attention remains on trying to win his fifth NBA championship.
But Bronny’s verbal commitment to USC means LeBron James is one step closer to reaching his long-term goal of playing alongside his son in the NBA.
Now, Bronny will play someone whose father was also a great NBA player.
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Washington State Cougars forward DJ Rodman (11) turns the corner during a game against the Stanford Cardinal on February 23, 2023, at Maples Pavilion in Palo Alto, California. (Bob Kupbens/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
DJ Rodman, the son of five-time NBA champion Dennis Rodman, is expected to transfer from Washington state to USC, according to On3.com’s Joe Tipton.
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Rodman will join a roster that will feature James and Isaiah Collier, a five-star guard and the No. 1 recruit in the 2023 class.
DJ Rodman of the Washington State Cougars watches a shot fall during warmups before a game against the Utah Utes on January 19, 2023 at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City. (Chris Gardner/Getty Images)
Rodman, a 6-foot-6 forward, had one of the best seasons of his college career last season, averaging a career-high 9.6 points per game along with 5.8 rebounds.
In addition to winning five NBA rings, Rodman’s father was named to the All-Defensive First Team seven times and was a two-time All-Star.
Team West’s Bronny James (6) talks with Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James after the 2023 McDonald’s High School Boys All-American Game at the Toyota Center on March 28, 2023 in Houston. (Alex Bierens deHaan/Getty Images)
The young Rodman announced his move on his instagram account, writing: «All these ups and downs, left and right led me to Fight On.»
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The Trojans finished with a 22-11 record last season under coach Andy Enfield, and expectations will be high for the 2023-24 season with the additions of James, Collier and Rodman.