The James family name has forever etched their name into basketball history. Hoping to become the King, next in line is Bryce James. Bryce is at a turning point in his basketball career, and fans are eager to see what he’ll do next. As he enters his senior year, there’s no shortage of excitement surrounding his potential. The latest buzz kicked up when he posted a picture on Instagram donning an Arizona Wildcats jersey after an unofficial visit, sparking even more speculation.

With two million followers hanging on his every move, Bryce’s post quickly became the talk of the town. Everyone’s wondering if this is a sign of where he’s headed next. But just when it seemed like things were heating up, the fire was extinguished.

His mom, Savannah James, jumped in. She reshared Bryce’s post with a clear “#NotCommitted” caption, putting all rumors to rest. As for his options, Duquesne University has emerged as a serious contender. LeBron’s connection to the school’s new head coach, Dru Joyce III, has already led to Bryce getting an offer from the Dukes. Ohio State is another leading contender.

A user on X was unhappy with as Bryce is a three-star prospect and has an offer from Duke, one of the best basketball programs in the country. In their tweet, they stated, “We need to have an uncomfortable conversation about Bryce james being a 3 star while his only offers are from a school lebrons high school teammate coaches and Ohio state”.

People on X were quick to shut them down.

Is it appropriate to judge players of Bryce James’ age that early?

One user was straightforward with their thoughts. “Twitter when it comes to hating on literal children,” they wrote. Bryce James is just 17 years old and putting out such a strongly worded message is not doing anyone any favors. Obviously, he gets this attention because of his last name. However, people need to realize how such messages could affect a child.

Monitoring prospects is one thing but singling out a superstar’s son is another. Another netizen rightly said, “Guarantee there’s 5,000,000 better uses of your time”. And honestly, they’ve got a point. Whether he ends up at Duke or somewhere else, Bryce deserves respect for his journey, and let’s face it—most of us are just along for the ride. Why not enjoy watching this next chapter unfold?

Another user had an interesting take. Very honest as well. They wrote, “There’s nothing really unusual about that. It’s not uncomfortable to have the conversation and it’s clear his sons get spots based on name alone. It’s as clear as day and it is what it is. Anyone who doesn’t know this is just fooling themselves.” Yes, LeBron’s influence opens doors, but at the end of the day, Bryce still has to perform at a high level to keep those doors open. Just ask any top recruit—it’s the same story across the board.

Talent and hard work are what ultimately matter to make it to the next level.

One user drew comparisons with his elder brother. The chimed in with, “Nah, we don’t need to have any conversation. He’ll be better than Bronny, leave it at that.” Bryce stands at 6 feet 6 inches, giving him a noticeable physical advantage over his older brother, Bronny, on the court. From what we’ve seen, he’s also got the edge in athleticism and defensive skills. Honestly, when you watch Bryce play, it’s clear he’s more like LeBron than Bronny, especially in terms of his style and basketball IQ. But we’ll only get our answer in a few years.

As it is X, somebody has to say something funny right? Or how else will you know you’re on X. “Lebron finna be the first player in NBA history with 2 Make A Wish Kids in the NBA.” wrote a user. Well, with the way LeBron is playing, who knows, by the time Bryce gets drafted Bryce, LeBron could still be dominating the league! His next milestone could be to play with 2 of his sons in the league.