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The Australian NBL's owner Larry Kestelman told that the league has reached out to Bronny James' camp and hope to lure him to play Down Under, even though the chances are low, he admits.

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The Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James' oldest son Bronny James is eligible to be drafted in 2024. This more than a year left, multiple organizations are entering the sweepstakes of acquiring one of the better high school players in the country.

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The Australian NBL league has joined the race of recruiting Bronny for the 2023-24 season.

"We have absolutely reached out and there's the start of a conversation but it's very early days," the league's owner Larry Kestelman told The Herald Sun. "It's a long shot but the conversation has begun and we'll be in the mix."

According to recent reports, Bronny has narrowed his options down to three universities in the NCAA - Ohio State, USC, and Oregon. Nevertheless, the NBL is hoping to become the league where the young prospect will spend his year before declaring for the draft.

"Bronny, if you’re listening, we’re here mate. We have a spot for you," NBL Commissioner Jeremy Loeliger said.

NBL has an extensive Next Stars program. You can read more about it here.

LeBron James has openly admitted that he wants his last season in the NBA to be played alongside his son, who is currently being regarded as a first-round pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.

"My last year will be played with my son. Wherever Bronny is at, that’s where I’ll be. I would do whatever it takes to play with my son for one year. It’s not about the money at that point," James has said.

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