Monday is all about measuring for the NBA’s future.
The NBA Draft Combine is started, with hopefuls calculating their height, weight, hand size, wingspan, and other measurements ahead of June’s official selection show. Statistics are an important element of the selection process since they provide NBA scouts and teams with information about each player’s physical characteristics.
Bronny James Jr. is the most popular name among 2024 draft prospects. The son of LeBron James joined this year’s draft after his freshman season at USC and could go pro.
Part of what helped his dad become a four-time NBA champion is his size and athleticism, however, Bronny isn’t built nearly as much as his dad is. The point guard is on the smaller size when it comes to hoopers, paling in comparison to his forward father.
How did James measure up at the NBA Draft Combine, and how do his numbers compare to his father and other NBA pros? The Sporting has everything to know about Bronny’s height, wingspan, hand size and more.
Bronny James height
At the 2024 NBA Draft Combine, James was measured to have a height of 6-foot, 1.5 inches without shoes on.
When looking at some NBA comparables, only one is listed at that exact height: Grizzlies guard Derrick Rose. However, others that are a quarter of an inch taller or shorter include Bucks guard Damian Lillard, Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving, Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell and Nets guard Dennis Smith Jr.
LeBron measured in at 6-foot, 7.25 inches in 2003 at his combine.
Bronny James weight
James weighed 210.4 pounds at the combine, the same weight he was listed at USC.
Bronny James wingspan
Wingspan may not mean much in other sports, but it’s a vital part of playing basketball. James’ wingspan was measured at 6 feet, 7.25 inches.
Players currently in the NBA that have the same wingspan include Jazz guard Collin Sexton, Suns guard Grayson Allen and 76ers guard Cameron Payne.
Bronny’s dad has a wingspan of 7 feet, 0.25 inches as a prospect.
Bronny James hand size
You need to have a good-sized hand in order to handle the rock. For James, he measured in at the NBA Draft Combine with a hand length of 8.5 inches and a hand width of 9.5 inches.
Bronny James standing reach
The son of the NBA great measured in with a standing reach of 8 feet, 2.5 inches at the NBA Draft Combine.
His father has a standing reach of 8 feet, 10.25 inches in his draft year.
Bronny James stats
Here are James’ full stats from his freshman season at USC:
2023-24 | |
GP | 25 (6 GS) |
MP | 19.4 |
FG% | 36.6 |
3P% | 26.7 |
FT% | 67.6 |
PPG | 4.8 |
RPG | 2.8 |
APG | 2.1 |
SPG | 0.8 |
BPG | 0.2 |