Bronny James was picked by the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Draft, but many think he doesn’t quite fit in.
Drafted Amid Controversy
Despite a not-so-impressive college stint at USC, Bronny James found himself drafted 55th overall by the Lakers. Many believe his selection was more about his famous dad, LeBron James, than his skills on the court. It raised eyebrows when he secured a rare multiyear guaranteed contract for someone picked so late. His early playing time in the NBA only fueled these speculations.
Special Treatment Concerns
Recently, thereโs been buzz about how Bronny is being treated differently in the G League. Brian Windhorst shared on “The Hoop Collective” podcast that Bronny might only play home games for the South Bay Lakers this season. This means he won’t travel with the team like other players do. Windhorst mentioned that while special treatment isn’t new for him, it might actually hurt his growth as a player.
G League Debut and Performance
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There could be several reasons why Bronny is sticking to home games. One possibility is that he’s not ready to contribute effectively yet, and having him play at home boosts ticket sales without affecting away game performance. Another reason could be keeping him available for NBA games where he’s averaged just 2.7 minutes and 0.7 points per game.
Fans think it’s sad to see talent wasted like this.
During his G League debut, Bronny scored six points with three rebounds and four assists but struggled with shooting accuracyโgoing 2-for-9 from the field.
The Path Forward
If LeBron and the Lakers truly care about Bronny’s future as a player, they should consider letting him spend more time developing in the G League like any other young athlete would do without all this extra attention and privilege .
Playing regularly against experienced players would help him improve faster than sporadic appearances here and there. At such an early stage of his career journeyโwhere potential still outweighs proven abilityโit seems crucial for both father-son duo along with their team management decisions aimed towards nurturing long-term success rather than short-lived fame!
