Bronny James will turn down some kind of NBA contract, according to his agent

The NBA season is coming to an end and with it the 2024 NBA Draft process begins. Each team has the opportunity to select from the pool of prospects and hope that this one pick will change the trajectory of their franchise for years to come. It's an exciting time for everyone and although the class of 2024 is not considered to be particularly good, there is a great diversity of players.

One of the more interesting names among the candidates is Bronny James, son of still-active NBA legend LeBron James. He has been one of the most talked about prospects in recent memory, simply because of his father. James declared for the draft after a poor first season with the USC Trojans. Many felt he should go back to college to develop his game, but James seems determined to move on to the NBA.

One of the reasons he struggled so much in college was that he suffered an unfortunate cardiac arrest just months before the season began. This caused him to miss the first part of the college season, but thankfully he was cleared to play again. Some also believe that he played a position that was not suited for him with the Trojans and really needed the ball in his hands to make an impact.

His draft range was projected from the end of the first round to the end of the second round. But no matter where he is selected, his agent Rich Paul made it clear that James would not accept a two-way contract from any team. In an exclusive interview with Bleacher Report's Chris Haynes, Paul let it be known that teams interested in his client would have to give him a spot on their standard 15-man rosters.

“Yes, that's absolutely true. The teams know that. I don't do that,” Paul said.

This both helps and hinders James' chances of making it into the league, as there were many teams that would have been interested in him on a two-way deal. Due to his poor college year, some teams don't believe he is ready for the NBA. But James has improved his status in NBA circles recently due to strong performances at the NBA Combine and his Pro Day.

The more important factor in all of this is that James is going to a team that believes in his abilities. If a team is patient with the 19-year-old, they could end up with an impactful NBA player. For now, James will do whatever he can to impress scouts, and we'll likely see him in the NBA as soon as next season.