The USC Trojans point guard, Bronny James son of NBA icon LeBron James has recently garnered attention due to his exclusion from ESPN’s 2024 mock draft list. It was generally anticipated that Bronny would probably enter the 2024 Draft and the giant network has given their decision.
ESPN has now moved LeBron’s son to the 2025 NBA Draft and the situation collected the various faceted perspectives from the community. Some were of the opinion that Bronny should wait another year while others expressed surprise.
However, considering the ongoing situation the 20-time NBA All-Star shared that he wants his son to enjoy college basketball which should be devoid of pressure.
Considering the commotion surrounding Bronny, his decision and what LeBron said, the famed ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith shared his opinions during one of the episodes of “First Take” with former NFL icon, Shannon Sharpe and two-time WNBA All-Star and power forward of Los Angeles Sparks, Chiney Ogwumike.
Stephen A. Smith shared, “Let me be very delicate. I’m not joking around. I’m not playing. I’m going to be very serious. Bronnie James, that kid has done nothing. The kid has done nothing but work hard, try to get on his game, and all of this other stuff, any attention that he’s warranted has been because of his daddy.”
“LeBron is entirely and completely culpable for any kind of critique coming in Bronnie’s. Direction at this juncture. And it’s not wrong. I’m not saying it’s a crime. I’m just saying, own it. It’s you. It’s not the media. That’s LeBron.”
Stephen A. Smith says that LeBron James shouldn't blame the media for any analysis of his son as an NBA prospect.
"You're gonna tweet about folks needing to leave your son alone? You did that. LeBron is entirely and completely culpable for any kind of critique coming in Bronny's… pic.twitter.com/4C2JX9d52x
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) February 27, 2024
LeBron has earlier shared that his son is “better” than some players in the NBA league. Another one of his tweets were deleted where he came in defense of his son, however, the reason why this happened is still unclear.
Bronny has made an incredible comeback from myocardial infarction he suffered in July 2023 due to a congenital heart disease. He is now focusing on getting better and playing with what is allowed for him. The community will be looking forward to what he can add to the legacy of the prominent league and his father, LeBron James.
