Bronny James was the fifty fifth choose of the NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Lakers, his father’s group, a pair weeks in the past.
Scouts weren’t sort to Bronny through the pre-draft course of, with no less than one saying he was “not an NBA prospect” after he scored lower than 5 factors per recreation in his lone season at USC. Bronny’s cardiac arrest final the summer season did not assist.
On one hand, historical past can be made the primary time they share the ground collectively. LeBron and Bronny will turn into the primary father-son duo to play within the NBA on the similar time.
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There’s been quite a lot of dialog about nepotism, and an ex-NBA vet known as it an “abuse of energy” by the NBA’s all-time main scorer, particularly contemplating Bronny bought a assured four-year deal price almost $8 million.
“For people who do not know… Late second spherical picks do not get ensures (particularly earlier than summer season league ),” Steven Hunter wrote on social media, via OutKick.
“Typically late second spherical picks do not get 4 yr assured roster spot offers both. This wasn’t earned, I’m sorry… And it is an egregious abuse of energy from LBJ [LeBron James] & Rich Paul. It’s a slap within the face to all the youngsters on the market who work their a–es off to get to the league. It’s sneaky hollywood s— like this that turns lots of people off about Lebron. …
LeBron James, left, of the Los Angeles Lakers shouts to his son, Bronny James (6) of the USC Trojans throughout Bronny’s recreation in opposition to the California Golden Bears at Haas Pavilion Feb. 7, 2024, in Berkeley, Calif. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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“This is simply one other instance of what they be speaking about proper if you attempt to like’em. This is why most individuals desire [Michael Jordan] or Kobe [Bryant] over him as a result of you realize no less than MJ or Kobe gone be straight shooters… Trust me MJ may’ve gotten considered one of his sons within the league if he selected to abuse his energy like that…
“Not taking something away from Bronny nor am I upset at Bronny… Just know that it is a manipulation of our league and the integrity of what it actually takes to get there.”
Bronny was invited to no less than 10 pre-draft exercises however solely attended two with the Lakers and the Suns. Paul stated that was “by design.”
Bronny James and Bryce James current LeBron James with the very best record-breaking efficiency award onstage throughout The 2023 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre July 12, 2023, in Hollywood, Calif. (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images)
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James scored 4 factors on 2-for-9 taking pictures in his NBA Summer League debut.
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