The NBA and Players Association are considering bringing the eligibility age back to 18 for basketball players.
LeBron James He repeatedly said that it was his dream to play with his son bronny in the NBA and he is ready to sign with the team that will acquire the services of his eldest son, no matter what. But her firstborn won’t be eligible until 2024as per NBA rules with a minimum age limit of 19 years.
As reported Shams Charania, The AthleticThe NBA and Players Association they would have agreed to change the eligibility age of the players, it will be 18 from 19 years. That would give high school basketball players a chance to make the jump to professionalism.
But, even if the regulation change becomes official, it will take several years before it takes effect, as teams make negotiations for future draft picks without considering this possibility to change the scenario.
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17-year-old Bronny James, LeBron’s oldest son, could be eligible as early as 2024 and the desire ofThe king´ will play with him. LeBron will be 38 in December and he’s always said he can play until he’s 40 or 41. But he’ll have a leg up on his career if the rule change happens and, if #6 wants to continue, he can play with Bryce, her second child, who is now 15 years old.
The rule changed in 2005 in the opposite direction; has gone from 18 to 19 years forcing players to have one NCAA year.
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