LeBron James' Son Bronny Elevated to 5-Star Recruit with $7.2M NIL Valuation

Bronny James, the son of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, is seeing his recruiting profile rise.

On Tuesday, On3 elevated the Sierra Canyon senior combo guard to a 5-star prospect in the class of 2023:

In addition to his rising profile on the court, James' NIL valuation is now up to $7.2 million. While he remains uncommitted, On3 gives Ohio State the best chance of landing him at 95.5 percent.

The website describes James as "a sturdy guard, with a strong frame, long arms, and broad shoulders. The 6-2/6-3 guard is a noted defender at the point of attack. He moves his feet well laterally and plays with a chip on his shoulder."

In February, ESPN's Jonathan Givony declared that James is "developing into arguably the best perimeter defender in his high school class while making strides in his perimeter shooting and playmaking ability." Givony projected him as a top-10 pick in the 2024 NBA draft.

The youngster has also earned the respect of his legendary father, as LeBron posted a tweet Monday night saying, "Man Bronny definitely better than some of these cats I've been watching on league pass today."

It appears Bronny James is well on his way to proving his father's claim to be true.