Is Bronny James next? But unlike past courtships, the employment status of James' son, Bronny, will likely be part of internal discussions with LeBron's new team in Philly. Bronny James was much better last seasonIs Bronny James a good NBA player? That's the thing about Bronny James. 1 pick, sons of NBA players are nearly twice as likely to become All-Stars than their non-legacy counterparts.