When Is LeBron James Son Eligible For The NBA?
It’s a common question for NBA fans: when will LeBron James’ son, Bronny, be eligible to enter the league? Here’s a look at the rules and what they mean for Bronny’s future.
LeBron James Jr.’s Age
LeBron James Jr. is currently 13 years old and in 7th grade. He will be eligible for the NBA draft in 2023.
LeBron James Jr. was born on October 6, 2004
LeBron James Jr. was born on October 6, 2004, making him currently 15 years old. He will be eligible to declare for the NBA draft when he turns 18 in 2022.
LeBron James Jr. is currently 15 years old
LeBron James Jr., also known by his nickname “Bronny”, is the eldest son of NBA superstar LeBron James. He currently attends Sierra Canyon School in Los Angeles, California, where he plays on the varsity basketball team.
Bronny James is currently 15 years old, and will turn 16 on October 6, 2020. He will be eligible for the NBA Draft in 2025.
NBA Eligibility
In order for a player to be eligible for the NBA Draft, they must be at least 19 years old during the calendar year of the draft and must have also spent at least one year out of high school. LeBron James’ son, Bronny, is currently 15 years old. This means that he will not be eligible for the NBA Draft until 2023.
A player must be at least 19 years old during the calendar year of the draft
In order to be eligible for the NBA draft, a player must be at least 19 years old during the calendar year of the draft. LeBron James’ son, Bronny James, was born on October 6, 2004. That would make him 16 years old in 2020, and therefore ineligible for the 2020 NBA draft. He will be eligible for the 2022 NBA draft.
A player must be at least one year removed from the graduation of his high school class
To be eligible for the NBA draft, a player must be at least 19 years old during the calendar year of the draft and at least one year removed from the graduation of his high school class. The age limit was established in an attempt to discourage players from declare for the draft straight out of high school.
In order to enter the draft early, a player must notify the NBA office no later than 60 days before the draft. He will then be entered into the draft and will be eligible to sign a rookie scale contract with any team that selects him.
Once a player is drafted, he has until 10 days after the conclusion of the NBA’s annual summer league to withdraw his name from consideration and retain his college eligibility.
When Is LeBron James Jr. Eligible For The NBA?
LeBron James Jr., Bronny, is currently 14 years old and in 8th grade. He will be eligible to declare for the NBA Draft upon graduating high school. That means that he will be eligible for the 2023 NBA Draft.
LeBron James Jr. will be eligible for the NBA draft in 2022
LeBron James Jr. is currently in high school and will not be eligible for the NBA draft until 2022. He is considered one of the top high school basketball players in the country and is expected to be a lottery pick when he does become eligible. LeBron James Jr. has already verbally committed to playing college basketball at Duke University.
LeBron James Jr. will be 19 years old during the calendar year of the 2022 NBA draft
LeBron James Jr.’s agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, said that James Jr. will be 19 years old during the calendar year of the 2022 NBA draft.
This would make James Jr. eligible for the 2022 NBA draft. He would have to declare for the draft by the early-entry deadline, which is usually in late May or early June.
The 2018 NBA draft will be held on June 21, 2018. The earliest LeBron James Jr. could be drafted would thus be in 2022.
