Bronny James will always be linked to his famous dad, LeBron, no matter what he does in the NBA.
Rich Paul, Bronny’s agent, recently shared that he only let Bronny work out privately with two teams: the Suns and the Lakers.
Facing Accusations
When Bronny was introduced in Los Angeles on Tuesday, he had to deal with claims of nepotism. Coach JJ Redick quickly defended him: “Rob and I did not give Bronny anything. Bronny has earned this,” Redick said.
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Redick praised Bronny’s hard work and potential. “He’s a great example of our player development program. His feel for the game, athleticism, defense, shooting, and passing are impressive.”
Fans think it’s really cool to see how much effort he’s putting into proving himself.
Bronny assured everyone that playing with his dad wasn’t why he entered this year’s draft after one season at USC. He wants to make a name for himself.
The Big Introduction
At a news conference introducing him alongside first-round pick Dalton Knecht from Tennessee, most eyes were on Bronny.
Making History Together
LeBron never imagined he’d play alongside his son in the NBA. This father-son duo is set to make history by being on the same team.
“It’s definitely more pressure,” admitted Bronny. “I’ve seen people online saying I don’t deserve this chance. But I’m used to it; it’s just louder now.”
Bouncing Back from Setbacks
People asked why he jumped straight into the NBA after one college season. He talked about recovering from his heart issue last year instead of focusing on that narrative.
“I wish I had more time perfecting my game,” said Bronny about his time off due to health issues. “But now I have an opportunity to show what I can do because I didn’t get much of a chance at USC.”
