THE apple doesn’t fall far from the tree when it comes to the James family.
Bronny James, son of NBA legend LeBron James, has reportedly signed an NIL (name, image, and likeness) deal with Nike along with another four of the country’s top amateur basketball players.
Bronny has reportedly received six college offers
Bronny is set to graduate in 2023
Bronny, 18, follows in his fathers footsteps after he signed a lifetime deal with the Oregon based outfit back in 2015, reportedly worth more than $1 billion, per Business Insider.
Per Complex, Bronny said: “For as long as I can remember, Nike’s been a part of my family”
“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.”
ESPN’s 34th ranked prospect with a four-star grade, point guard Bronny is set to graduate from Sierra Canyon High School next summer.
Bronny has yet to declare, however, with ESPN reporting that he has received offers from Kentucky,,CMemphis, Michigan, Oregon, USC, and notably, Ohio State – of whom his father is a known fan.
One of three high schoolers signed to NIL deals by Nike, Bronny was joined by guards Juju Watkins (Sierra Canyon High School) and D.J. Wagner (Camden High School).
Point guard Caitlin Clark (Iowa) and guard Haley Jones (Stanford) were also signed.
Nike said in a statement: “Each athlete is recognized as a player who is paving the way for the next generation on and off the court.
“These athletes push Nike to think about new ways the game can break barriers, bring people together, build community and shape the future.”
LeBron, meanwhile, is preparing for his 20th NBA season.
The eighteen time NBA All-Star, four-time NBA MVP, and four-time NBA Champion is also preparing for the release of further colorways of his Nike LeBron 20 shoes which were released last month.
The latest commercial for these new kicks – in which Bronny features – sees LeBron jump in and out of a swimming pool, following which he walks off saying: “LeBron 20s, need I say more?”
