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Never discount the value of PR.. PR is free advertising/marketing... Bronny is PR because LeBron is PR
As all advertisers know.. you can't buy an ad on page 1 of the sports for any amount...
So to get on page 1 is huge value... and free.. worth millions to almost ten million depending on the site or paper or media
As all advertisers know.. you can't buy an ad on page 1 of the sports for any amount...
So to get on page 1 is huge value... and free.. worth millions to almost ten million depending on the site or paper or media
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This. I don't think he'd come here with the expectation he's going to be a star or carry the team. Like him or not, LeBron is one of the biggest brands on the planet. Having his son within the program can only increase the program's visibility. That would be a good thing.
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ShowMeBuck
You know what? Chicken butt.
Hard pass
Kid is horrible and I cringe at signing horrible players
Signing low end talent for other reasons is a slippery slope
Kid is horrible and I cringe at signing horrible players
Signing low end talent for other reasons is a slippery slope
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ScriptOhio
Everybody is somebody else's weirdo.
Yeah, I'd pass too. I don't think that he is horrible; but he's not likely to be an impact player. I'd worry about him being a distraction too.
On the positive side, (with his NIL deal with NIKE) he might be the second member of the James family to give the entire team "free shoes".....
Winning more games would increase the program's visibility too.
Wherever he goes with it probably won't be about more money. He already has what is (undoubtedly) a lucrative NIL deal with Nike and his father isn't a "pauper". I'm guessing that he might transfer to the University of Nike in Eugene, OR.
Bronny James signs NIL deal with Nike: 'Nike’s been a part of my family'
Bronny James hasn't even graduated from high school yet but he's already signed an NIL deal with Nike, just like his dad did.
sports.yahoo.com
Bronny James signs NIL deal with Nike: 'Nike’s been a part of my family'
Bronny James, son of the Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James, is getting even deeper into the family business. Nike announced on Monday that they've signed Bronny and four other college athletes to name, image, and likeness endorsement deals.Bronny, who has been wearing LeBron's shoes on the court, is no stranger to Nike. His dad signed with them before he was drafted into the NBA, and released his first signature shoe two decades ago. The company has played a key part in the elder James' brand, and now it's Bronny's turn to sign with Nike as his own career begins.
“For as long as I can remember, Nike’s been a part of my family,” Bronny told Complex Sports. “Getting a chance to team up with them and continue my family’s legacy both on the court and in the community is wild — it really means a lot to me.”
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Not that I think we should put much effort into it, but having Bronny in Columbus could be a good thing. Losing Gayle and Middleton is not ideal...Chatman may be next for all we know. I think we have spots there is the point, not really sure there are others lining up to come in...we have White and Mobley coming in, who both are good in their own right.
We got Meechie back, which I am excited about. But we still need more players and I don't see Bronny being much of a downgrade in talent with who is out there, plus you do get the added marketing. We have brought in other transfers that were not any better and didn't have the name. If we can find better talent in the portal, then I am listening. As of right now though, I am not aware of it and I think the fit would be good. As said above, he wouldn't be the player carrying the team but he is good enough to contribute and help next year's team.
We got Meechie back, which I am excited about. But we still need more players and I don't see Bronny being much of a downgrade in talent with who is out there, plus you do get the added marketing. We have brought in other transfers that were not any better and didn't have the name. If we can find better talent in the portal, then I am listening. As of right now though, I am not aware of it and I think the fit would be good. As said above, he wouldn't be the player carrying the team but he is good enough to contribute and help next year's team.
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ScriptOhio
Everybody is somebody else's weirdo.
Where that might be is anyone’s guess, but the possibility of him landing in Scarlet and Gray has to at least be explored. Everyone knows LeBron’s fandom is second to none when it comes to OSU athletics as he’s constantly gifting the Buckeye football and basketball teams shoes and LBJ Nike gear. Heck, he even has a locker in the locker room at the Schott even though he never actually played for Ohio State.
Another factor could be the return of Meechie Johnson. Johnson started his career in Columbus but transferred to South Carolina after two seasons where he led the Gamecocks in scoring this year. Here’s where it gets interesting. LeBron and Meechie’s father have a close friendship and LeBron calls Meechie his “nephew” even though there is no blood relation. It’s possible that Bronny would want to team up with Meechie at OSU.
Of course, there are many options for a player of Bronny’s pedigree. Deciding to go through the draft process might be an option. LeBron has said more than once that he’d love to play with his son in the NBA and LeBron isn’t getting any younger.
Maybe Duquesne is a landing spot after Dru Joyce III was recently named head coach. James and Joyce played together in high school at Akron St. Vincent St. Mary.
There will be much speculation as to the landing spot for Bronny until a decision is reached and made public. Until then, we’ll just have to wait and see.
Just sayin': I didn't know that.
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1. We need more bodies.
2. I truly believe Bronny would bring more positives to Columbus than negatives.
3. Maybe this is the year Bronny makes a leap and we get a much improved version under coach Diebs which is obviously the ideal situation.
4. His health condition would be closely monitored by a lot of very nearly located professionals should that arise.
Now, if him coming here would block a possible all star addition then I wouldn't love that but if he's really an option you have to weigh in on that and getting more support from LBJ and his mega bucks can only be a huge benefit!
2. I truly believe Bronny would bring more positives to Columbus than negatives.
3. Maybe this is the year Bronny makes a leap and we get a much improved version under coach Diebs which is obviously the ideal situation.
4. His health condition would be closely monitored by a lot of very nearly located professionals should that arise.
Now, if him coming here would block a possible all star addition then I wouldn't love that but if he's really an option you have to weigh in on that and getting more support from LBJ and his mega bucks can only be a huge benefit!
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ScriptOhio
Everybody is somebody else's weirdo.
Bronny James, son of basketball great LeBron James, declares for NBA Draft, enters transfer portal
Bronny James is potentially taking his talents to the NBA after just one season at USC. The star guard plans to workout for NBA teams.
www.foxnews.com
Bronny James, son of basketball great LeBron James, declares for NBA Draft, enters transfer portal
After one season at the University of Southern California, Bronny James appears to be heading to the NBA. The 19-year-old guard announced on social media Friday plans to enter the NBA Draft and enter the transfer portal.James previously entered the transfer portal. He will be allowed to work out for NBA teams before he ultimately decides whether to play college basketball next season or join the professional ranks.
"I've had a year with some ups and downs but all added to growth for me as a man, student, and athletes," James wrote in a post on X, the company formerly known as Twitter on Friday. "I've made the decision to enter the NBA Draft while maintaining my college eligibility and will also be entering the NCAA transfer portal."
Lakers draft picks 2024: How Bronny James could team up with LeBron in Los Angeles | Sporting News
The Sporting News lists the Los Angeles Lakers 2024 draft picks, which can be used to select Bronny James, son of LeBron.
www.sportingnews.com
Lakers draft picks 2024: How Bronny James could team up with LeBron in Los Angeles
LeBron James has mentioned numerous times over the past few years that he'd love to play with his son Bronny James in the NBA.That could come true this summer at the 2024 NBA Draft. Bronny entered his name into the draft and the college transfer portal to retain his collegiate eligibility.
- Lakers' first rounder: New Orleans Pelicans own the pick but can defer to 2025.
- Lakers' second rounder: San Antonio Spurs own the pick.
- Clippers' second rounder: Lakers own the pick
LeBron James contract
Something to note heading into the offseason is LeBron's contract situation with the Lakers.He signed a two-year, $99 million contract extension in August 2022, and it includes a player option on the second season. He can opt out of the contract this offseason and become an unrestricted free agent, or he can remain with the Lakers for another season and hit the market in 2025.
It's possible that LeBron makes his decision based on Bronny's NBA Draft status. LeBron, a future NBA Hall of Famer, could opt out of his deal and sign with the team that drafts his son.
If LeBron opts in, he will be making $51.4 million next season and be an unrestricted free agent in the 2025 offseason.
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