One of the biggest names in the list of upcoming second-generation basketball players is LeBron James’ son, Bronny James. The 19-year-old has exhibited immense potential throughout his school career. This fall, he is all set to join the University of Southern California and will play with the USC Trojans.

But even before he could join college, he had already been named as the collegiate athlete with the highest NIL valuation. Mind you, he is yet to even play college basketball. Wonder what it would be like when he joins the NBA!

Now, some fans on X couldn’t help but notice one interesting fact about this. It looks like the 6’3” guard earns more than $200 Million worth, Russell Westbrook!

The rising star vs veteran

According to On3Sports, Bronny James is estimated at around $5.9 million in NIL (name, image, and likeliness) valuation. And as one fan pointed out, this is more than what Clippers point guard, Russel Westbrook is set to earn this season.

In July, Westbrook re-signed a two-year contract with the Clippers. It is worth around $7.8 million, which translates to $3.9 million for one season. However, this is not all that he earns. A huge chunk of his net worth comes from his endorsement deals with Air Jordan, PepsiCo, Samsung Electronics, and other investments. While some may criticize this decision of his, it looks like the guard is happy where he is.

How does Bronny value so much?

NIL valuation calculates a sports player’s worth based on their achievements, popularity, and the follower count of social media platforms. And Bronny definitely does not need any help in that. Being the son of King James comes with its own set of perks. With 7.6 million followers, he has a huge following of die-hard basketball fans. His endorsement deals with brands like PSD Underwear, Beats By Dre, and Nike also gives a boost to this score.

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Despite all the fame, Bronny is still focused on his game. Earlier this summer, he suffered a cardiac arrest and was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect. While this may hinder the process a little, he is back in rehab, ready to take on the new season.

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