Bronny James gets medical clearance to be drafted into NBA, reports say

Bronny James, the son of basketball superstar LeBron James who suffered a cardiac arrest last July, has been medically cleared by the NBA to be drafted into the league, according to The Athletic and ESPN.

Bronny James, the son of basketball superstar LeBron James who suffered a cardiac arrest last July, has been medically cleared by the NBA to be drafted into the league, according to The Athletic and ESPN.

A James family spokesperson said shortly after the scare that it was most likely caused by a congenital heart defect. James, 18, made his freshman debut in an overtime loss to Long Beach State on Dec. 10.

The approval allows James to participate in this week’s pre-draft combine in Chicago, where he will compete with other top prospects in front of NBA executives, coaches and scouts.

James, a 6-foot-4 guard, declared for the draft in April but has until May 29 to decide whether to turn pro or return to college. While he was once seen as a potential lottery pick, a lack of production with the Trojans has caused his stock to drop. James averaged 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists over 19.4 minutes per game while shooting 36.6% from the field.

He is not expected to be a first-round selection; however, teams have reportedly expressed interest partly in hope of keeping or luring his famous father. 

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/sports/bronny-james-medical-clearance-nba-draft-rcna152007

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