Photo: Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via GettyBronny Jamesis going to have some company on the basketball court at the University of Southern California in the way of another NBA icon’s son: D.J. Rodman.The 22-year-old son of Detroit Pistons and Chicago Bulls Hall of FamerDennis Rodmanannounced Tuesday his intent to transfer from Washington State to USC to compete in his final collegiate season.“All these ups and downs, lefts and rights led me to Fight On✌️ #committed #gotrojans,” Rodman wrote in an Instagram caption, which features picture illustrations of him in a USC uniform.Rodman finished hissenior seasonwith the Cougars, averaging 9.6 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game while shooting 41.3 percent from the field and 38.1 percent from 3-point range.The 6-foot-6 forward will join Bronny, 18, son ofLos Angeles Lakerssuperstar LeBron James, who announced his USC decisionin an Instagram postover the weekend.“Fight On ✌🏾#committed,” Bronny wrote in his caption, highlighting the USC Trojans' school slogan. In the image shared, the athlete can be seen wearing his Sierra Canyon School uniform in the Trojans' locker room at the Galen Center.After the Lakers' Game 3 NBA Playoff win on Sunday, the four-time NBA Champion, 38,spoke about his son’s USC decision, calling the occasion of the announcement “one of the best days of my life.““First of all, congratulations to Bronny on his decision he made,” said the elder James. “I’m super proud of him, our family is proud of him. For me personally, it’s even more special to me because it’s the first time someone out of my family to go to college. Obviously, I didn’t go to college.““It’s just a proud moment to see my son go to college, and he’s the first one to go college in my family. Super duper proud, super emotional, but just super duper excited and happy for his journey,” he concluded.Alex Bierens de Haan/Getty ImagesNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Bronny is currently considered one of the top five point guards in the country, according toESPN.ESPNNBAdraft analyst Jonathan Givony said that Bronny hasfirst-round potential when he is draft-eligible in 2024.
Photo: Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty
Bronny Jamesis going to have some company on the basketball court at the University of Southern California in the way of another NBA icon’s son: D.J. Rodman.The 22-year-old son of Detroit Pistons and Chicago Bulls Hall of FamerDennis Rodmanannounced Tuesday his intent to transfer from Washington State to USC to compete in his final collegiate season.“All these ups and downs, lefts and rights led me to Fight On✌️ #committed #gotrojans,” Rodman wrote in an Instagram caption, which features picture illustrations of him in a USC uniform.Rodman finished hissenior seasonwith the Cougars, averaging 9.6 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game while shooting 41.3 percent from the field and 38.1 percent from 3-point range.The 6-foot-6 forward will join Bronny, 18, son ofLos Angeles Lakerssuperstar LeBron James, who announced his USC decisionin an Instagram postover the weekend.“Fight On ✌🏾#committed,” Bronny wrote in his caption, highlighting the USC Trojans' school slogan. In the image shared, the athlete can be seen wearing his Sierra Canyon School uniform in the Trojans' locker room at the Galen Center.After the Lakers' Game 3 NBA Playoff win on Sunday, the four-time NBA Champion, 38,spoke about his son’s USC decision, calling the occasion of the announcement “one of the best days of my life.““First of all, congratulations to Bronny on his decision he made,” said the elder James. “I’m super proud of him, our family is proud of him. For me personally, it’s even more special to me because it’s the first time someone out of my family to go to college. Obviously, I didn’t go to college.““It’s just a proud moment to see my son go to college, and he’s the first one to go college in my family. Super duper proud, super emotional, but just super duper excited and happy for his journey,” he concluded.Alex Bierens de Haan/Getty ImagesNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Bronny is currently considered one of the top five point guards in the country, according toESPN.ESPNNBAdraft analyst Jonathan Givony said that Bronny hasfirst-round potential when he is draft-eligible in 2024.
Bronny Jamesis going to have some company on the basketball court at the University of Southern California in the way of another NBA icon’s son: D.J. Rodman.
The 22-year-old son of Detroit Pistons and Chicago Bulls Hall of FamerDennis Rodmanannounced Tuesday his intent to transfer from Washington State to USC to compete in his final collegiate season.
“All these ups and downs, lefts and rights led me to Fight On✌️ #committed #gotrojans,” Rodman wrote in an Instagram caption, which features picture illustrations of him in a USC uniform.
Rodman finished hissenior seasonwith the Cougars, averaging 9.6 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game while shooting 41.3 percent from the field and 38.1 percent from 3-point range.
The 6-foot-6 forward will join Bronny, 18, son ofLos Angeles Lakerssuperstar LeBron James, who announced his USC decisionin an Instagram postover the weekend.
“Fight On ✌🏾#committed,” Bronny wrote in his caption, highlighting the USC Trojans' school slogan. In the image shared, the athlete can be seen wearing his Sierra Canyon School uniform in the Trojans' locker room at the Galen Center.
After the Lakers' Game 3 NBA Playoff win on Sunday, the four-time NBA Champion, 38,spoke about his son’s USC decision, calling the occasion of the announcement “one of the best days of my life.”
“First of all, congratulations to Bronny on his decision he made,” said the elder James. “I’m super proud of him, our family is proud of him. For me personally, it’s even more special to me because it’s the first time someone out of my family to go to college. Obviously, I didn’t go to college.”
“It’s just a proud moment to see my son go to college, and he’s the first one to go college in my family. Super duper proud, super emotional, but just super duper excited and happy for his journey,” he concluded.
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Bronny is currently considered one of the top five point guards in the country, according toESPN.
ESPNNBAdraft analyst Jonathan Givony said that Bronny hasfirst-round potential when he is draft-eligible in 2024.
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