Bronny James' NBA Outlook Brutally Torched By GM And Scout

Bronny James might think he's ready for the NBA, but that doesn't mean teams think the same.

LeBron James' oldest child recently declared for the NBA Draft and entered the transfer portal after a very disappointing freshman year at USC. The young guard averaged just 4.8 points per game, 2.8 rebounds per game, 2.1 assists per game and shot a terrible 36.6% from the field and 26.7% from three in 25 games.

Yet, he somehow thinks he might be ready for the NBA Draft. Well, at least a few people in the NBA think Bronny trying to go pro is a big mistake.

Will Bronny James get drafted? (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)

Bronny James' NBA outlook trashed.

The Ringer interviewed NBA personnel ahead of the draft to get a feel on Bronny James' potential as a pro, and the feedback…..wasn't great.

"Bronny is nowhere near ready. He should go back to school to develop at his own pace or he risks getting lost in the shuffle, whether or not he’s playing with his dad," an unnamed GM told The Ringer.

Ouch.

The unnamed GM wasn't alone in his assessment. The Ringer also spoke to an NBA scout, who felt the USC guard isn't nearly ready.

"Bronny is an undersized non-shooting guard. The shot looks good but doesn’t go in. Those guys scare me the most. It’s either lack of touch or mental, and either way, those take years to correct," the scout explained.

The GM noted he could have been a first rounder if his shot fell, but that didn't happen. He told The Ringer, "[ESPN draft insider Jonathan] Givony had him ranked as a lotto guy at one point last year for a reason. But unfortunately, Bronny’s shot still hasn’t developed."

The Ringer also reported that Bronny James being listed at 6'4" isn't viewed as overly accurate. It's believed he's closer to 6'2." That's very small for an NBA guard.

"Size is really the only issue for him on defense. If he was actually 6-foot-4 or even a bit bigger, he’d have really excellent potential," the GM told The Ringer. His defensive skills are viewed as his best attribute.

Bronny James struggled as a freshman at USC. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)

Now, will Bronny get drafted? The reality of the situation is that his dad being LeBron James will go a long way. That's even truer because LeBron hasn't been shy about wanting to play with Bronny. Would a team snag him just to have a shot at landing LeBron James? From a pure financial standpoint, it's 100% worth the risk, even if the USC guard never pans out. However, from a basketball standpoint, Bronny James should go back to school and develop because he's absolutely not ready to play in the NBA.