Following a health scare in the summer of 2023, Bronny began his Freshman campaign at USC, where he averaged a modest 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game for the Trojans. His numbers weren't great, but he showed enough to warrant attention from the Lakers, who later selected him with the 55th overall pick.

Bronny James, the son of LeBron James, had many doubters and critics when the Los Angeles Lakers took him with the No. 55 pick in last year's NBA draft. It certainly didn't help that he struggled mightily during summer league play and early on in the G League.