Bryce James, the 17-year-old shooting guard who recently committed to the Arizona Wildcats’ 2025 recruiting class, is forging his own path in basketball while carrying the weight of his family’s legacy. The 6-foot-10 Bryce drew offers from different programs like Ohio State before committing to Arizona, following in the footsteps of his father, LeBron James, and older brother, Bronny. The James family’s basketball DNA runs deep – LeBron, a four-time NBA champion and global icon, and Bronny, a second-round pick in 2024, have set a high bar and most be a talk in the family chat. Bryce’s decision to attend Arizona, a Big 12 powerhouse, signals big expectations: the Wildcats, fresh off landing Dwayne Aristode and eyeing other five-star talents like Brayden Burries (Bryce’s Sierra Canyon teammate), see him as a key piece. With his father’s 20-year NBA dominance as inspiration, Bryce is poised to shine, starting with his final stretch of high school.
Bryce’s Three-Point Fireworks Light Up State Tournament
Bryce James turned heads in Sierra Canyon’s commanding 73-48 state tournament win over Corona Centennial, draining five three-pointers in the first half alone. The Arizona commit showed off his sharpshooting skills, finishing with 15 points on five-of-eight shooting from beyond the arc to help the Trailblazers advance. It’s the third time this season that Bryce’s long-range arsenal has dazzled: He dropped 16 points, including multiple threes, in a Spalding Hoophall Classic win over Grayson in Massachusetts, and scored 18 points in a Mission League win over Alemany last January. Sierra Canyon, the No. 1 seed in the California Interscholastic Federation Division I bracket after a 2-2 record in the CIF Southern Section Open Division, advanced to face Santa Barbara in the second round (of 16) on Thursday night. With LeBron’s eyes surely on his son, this tournament is Bryce’s last shot at a state title before heading to Tucson – a chance to build his resume and cement his legacy.
Contrast that with Bronny James, whose NBA minutes with the Lakers remain scarce unless the game is a blowout – either up or down by a landslide. At 19, Bronny struggled to carve out a role in his rookie season, averaging just 3.5 points, 1.7 rebounds and 0.8 assists in 8.8 minutes per game in 21 appearances. His last extended start, a 15-minute stint against the 76ers in January, saw him go 0-for-5 with three turnovers, prompting coach JJ Redick to question the decision. Bronny’s defensive hustle and athleticism shine in spurts, but his offensive game – especially his jumper – lags behind Bryce’s confidence from deep. While Bryce lights up California, Bronny struggles for trust in L.A., where the Lakers’ rotation favors veterans over second-round picks, leaving fans wondering if he’ll ever match his brother’s high school flash.
LeBron’s Lakers Chase Glory with Luka
LeBron James, now 40, remains a juggernaut for the Lakers (39-21), driving their title hopes alongside Luka Doncic. Sitting in second place in the West, just three-and-a-half games ahead of the fifth seed, the Lakers are locked in a nail-biter that’ll keep fans on the edge of their seats until April 13. James, averaging 26.1 points, 8.2 rebounds and 8.1 assists, reflects his Miami prime, and his latest milestone – 50,000 career points – feels untouchable, except perhaps for Doncic if he stays healthy and plays as long. The James-Doncic duo has clicked seamlessly, making the Lakers a playoff nightmare no team wants to face. With Bryce’s high school run and Bronny’s pro grind in the background, LeBron is leading a resurgence, eyeing another ring while his sons chase their own hoops dreams – proof that the James legacy isn’t slowing down.
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