Bryce James, the youngest son of NBA legendLeBron James, recently committed to the Arizona Wildcats‘ 2025 recruiting class. The 17-year-old shooting guard, who stands at 6-foot-5, also had offers from Ohio State and Duquesne before committing to Arizona. Bryce’s decision follows in the footsteps of his family’s basketball legacy, as his older brother, Bronny, is now a rookie who as you know plays for the Los Angeles Lakers. Bronny struggled in college basketball during his lone season at USC, averaging just 4.8 points and 2.8 rebounds so it will be wise from him to take his time before trying to go to the NBA. With LeBron’s unwavering influence and guidance, Bryce aims to forge his own path, but the road ahead will be anything but easy.
Teague Debate on the James Family vs. and Jordan Family
Former NBA champion Jeff Teague has stirred up controversy with his comments about Bryce James’ potential. During his podcast he start a discussion, Teague claimed that Bryce is “no better than Jeffrey Jordan,” the eldest son of Michael Jordan. While Bronny has managed to surpass Jeffrey’s basketball accomplishments, Teague’s statement puts Bryce in a harsh spotlight. The comments have reignited the debate over the basketball legacies of the James and Jordan families, contrasting LeBron’s active dominance in the NBA with Michael Jordan’s enduring legacy as the greatest of all time. “Bronny is better than Jeffrey, but Bryce is not better than Jeffrey,” he also added some funny comments by saying “If they ever did a lineage versus, that’d be hilarious.“
Teague’s comments also serve as a warning to Bryce about rushing into professional basketball. Despite being drafted by the Lakers, Bronny has struggled to adjust to the demands of the NBA. His performance in college was underwhelming, and some critics argue that he would have benefited from more developmental time before turning pro. Similarly, Teague suggests that Bryce should prioritize long-term growth and avoid entering the NBA prematurely. The message is clear: talent alone isn’t enough to succeed, and knowing when to wait-or even walk away-can sometimes be the smarter choice.
While the legacy of the James family undoubtedly surpasses that of the Jordans in basketball, the reality is that the legacy of the fathers of these families, LeBron and Michael, will never be matched by any of their children. It’s impossible to match what those two individuals have accomplished. Personally, I think LeBron will never surpass Jordan’s fame, but in terms of NBA statistics, he surpassed him a few years ago. Will it be possible to watch LeBron play with his two sons? I find it difficult, first of all because Bronny seems to be far away from being a rotation player in the NBA, let alone a starter, and Bryce still has a long way to go.
