BROOKLYN, NY – JUNE 22: Rich Paul attends the 2023 NBA Draft on June 22, 2023 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

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Bronny James’ representation is making it clear that the former USC guard will not be signing a two-way contract should he make it to the NBA.

In an interview with Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report, Rich Paul confirmed that he would not agree to terms on a two-way deal if Bronny were to be extended one by a team.

BR: Is it true that you wouldn’t sign Bronny to a two-way contract?

RP: Yes, that’s absolutely true. Teams know that. I’m not doing that.

It’s a pretty strong statement for the Klutch Sports super-agent to make considering that James is likely to be selected in the second round of this year’s draft.

Most second-round guys find themselves bouncing between the NBA and G-League before finding their footing on a franchise’s roster.

This may or may not turn off some teams that were thinking of selecting Bronny when the time comes. But it’s hard to imagine this being the deciding factor if a team really loves his talent and wants to take a chance on him.

In the same interview, Paul said that Bronny doesn’t need to apologize for being the son of LeBron James despite some critics arguing that it’s the only reason he’s getting an opportunity to begin with.

What do you think is going to happen with Jeff Bezos’ kids? He built Amazon. You think they’re not going to be positioned based upon what he’s built? And none of them should be apologetic about that. The only thing you can go by is being thankful, treating people a certain way and enhancing something that you were positioned for. They shouldn’t apologize for that. And Bronny shouldn’t apologize for who his dad is.

James reportedly has over 10 workout invites ahead of this summer’s NBA Draft.