Bronny James Gets Very Concerning Update At the NBA Scouting Combine Ahead Of The Draft

Bronny James (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
Bronny James’ chances of being drafted are thought to have taken a hit as NBA scouts got to take a close look at the USC point guard this Monday.

James declared for the NBA Draft last month, much to the surprise of just about everyone.

ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Jonathan Givony previously reported that the player had been medically cleared to participate in the NBA Scouting Combine, with the Fitness to Play panel giving him the green light amid concerns about his health given his cardiac scare last summer.

It would appear that Bronny James’ measurements have also raised concerns.

Having been listed at 6’4”, LeBron James’ son measured 6’1.5” without shoes, significantly shorter than everyone thought. The Trojans could have recorded his stature with him wearing shoes, though the NBA has standardized how a player’s height is measured.

In any case, 6’1.5” leaves him undersized as a point guard in the pros.

Things Are Not Looking Great For Bronny James, Save One Important Factor

Bronny James also has the fact that he averaged less than five points a game in college going against him.

However, he’s also the son of an NBA superstar whom teams will be looking to snag in free agency this summer, knowing that he will prefer to join a team Bronny is playing for. It puts him in a very unique position.

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly willing to draft Bronny to get LeBron to re-sign, but the Miami Heat have also been thrown into the mix.

The Heat are picking at No. 15 overall. They are ahead of the Lakers in both the first and second rounds. It’s rumored that they could draft James in the second round.

10 Former NBA Busts You Had No Idea Found A Better Career Path After Basketball

NBA busts often get unwarranted flak from fans and analysts. However, we should understand that some folks were not just built for the limelight, and NBA players are humans, after all. Despite failing in the league during their time as players, some of them led successful lives off the court, as their stint in the NBA inevitably opened doors for them to explore and improve areas in their post-basketball lives.

In today’s list, we will select ten former NBA busts you had no idea who found a better career path after basketball.

Which former NBA busts became successful after their playing careers were over?

Jonathan Bender (5th overall pick in the 1999 NBA Draft)

LOS ANGELES – JANUARY 16: Jonathan Bender #24 of the Indiana Pacers is defended by Hidayet Turkoglu #14 of the San Antonio Spurs during the game on January 16, 2004 at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Pacers won 89-79. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
A prep-to-pro prospect, there was some significant hype that followed Jonathan Bender when he was drafted into the NBA in 1999. Pacers fans were ecstatic about the future as Bender was widely viewed as the sure-fire franchise-caliber player, according to multiple analysts.

However, injuries truly robbed the 6-foot-11 of his potential to become a star in the league. He only played 262 games out of 656 throughout his career. After deciding to hang up his sneakers in 2010, Bender invented the JB Intensive Trainer, a training resistance device for the knees. He also ventured into coaching and is now a beloved member at CoachUp, a private coaching company based in Boston.