Windhorst: Bronny James Tabbed as 'No Doubt' NBA Draft 1st-Rounder by Some Insiders

USC freshman guard Bronny James has been limited in his first collegiate season, but being LeBron James' son is reportedly enough for team's to view him as a potential first-round draft pick.

ESPN's Brian Windhorst reported on Wednesday's episode of The Hoop Collective, "I've got people telling me, this guy's going in the first round, no doubt and not necessarily because of what he's showing at USC, but just because of the dynamics around the pick."

Bronny James has appeared in 11 games with three starts for the Trojans and is averaging 5.9 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 19.6 minutes of action. His efficiency has left much to be desired, as he's connecting on 38.1 percent of his field goals and 25.0 percent of his three-pointers. His best game was a 15-point performance against Oregon State on Dec. 30, which coincidentally is his legendary father's birthday.

James is still finding his groove after he suffered a cardiac arrest during a team workout in July. Despite his struggles, he has still shown positives in his game while he continues working his way back into form.

"Players go through stretches during seasons where they shoot a very high percentage and sometimes, it goes the other way where they struggle for a few games," USC head coach Andy Enfield told ESPN's Myron Metcalf about James. "That's true for all players and all sports as well. Everybody has their highs and lows throughout the season. He's improved a lot. But he's only been playing for a month. He works very hard and he's had really good practices."

LeBron James has made it no secret that he hopes to one day play on the same team as his son, so it wouldn't be a surprise if a team takes a chance on Bronny in the 2024 draft in hopes of landing the NBA's all-time leading scorer for his 22nd season in the league.