The Magic Insider

LeBron James' Son Bronny Compared to Magic Guard Gary Harris by Scout

USC Trojans guard Bronny James could declare for the 2024 NBA Draft, and his pro player comparison is an Orlando Magic veteran.

Jeremy Brener

In this story:

ORLANDO - USC Trojans guard Bronny James is contemplating whether to join his dad in the NBA this summer via the draft or to stay in college for another season.

In the past, the son of LeBron James has been drawn up as a possibility for the Orlando Magic with its first-round pick in this summer's NBA Draft. And that might be a decent fit for the Magic, because the younger James reminds The Athletic's John Hollinger of shooting guard Gary Harris.

LeBron James Bronny
Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

"Hollinger noted Bronny’s strong frame and feel for the game as positives. But he also noted how the USC freshman, as all the stats and game film show, struggles to score consistently at any level right now," The Athletic writes. "Hollinger suggested that Bronny’s upside might eventually be akin to that of Gary Harris. Harris started two seasons at Michigan State before going 19th in the 2014 draft; he’s currently in his 11th season, a backup guard for the Orlando Magic, but has made almost $100 million in career earnings as a longtime starter."

Harris is a free agent at the end of the season, so drafting James to Orlando could give the Magic some familiarity.

Magic All-Star Banchero Says Sharing Court With LeBron Was 'Surreal'

Harris may not be the sexiest comparison, especially considering who Bronny's dad is, but it's one that should be honored. Harris has had a successful career in the NBA and doesn't appear to be going anywhere anytime soon.

Sure, the ceiling for Bronny will be higher because he will always be compared to his dad, but if he has a career like Harris, he shouldn't be disappointed.

Published
Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

Home/News