The Los Angeles Lakers are hoping Bronny James develops into a regular NBA rotational player so they don’t catch flak for drafting him just because of LeBron James. There’s been a lot of discourse around Bronny and how he found his way into the NBA. The spotlight of being LeBron’s son and being his teammate is immense, and it’s clear that most of the media discourse around Bronny has been ridiculous.
Bronny finally opened up to The Athletic on how he feels after being a constant source of media fodder this season while not getting the opportunity to develop as other late second-round picks would.
“My first thought about everything is I always try to just let it go through one ear and out the other, put my head down and come to work and be positive every day,” Bronny said. “But sometimes it just, it fuels me a little bit. I see everything that people are saying, and people think, like, I’m a f—— robot, like I don’t have any feelings or emotions.
Fans are discussing this issue too, with many sticking up for Bronny and hoping for his success.
“Bronny gets unnecessary hate, like leave the kid alone. You have 30-50 year olds that come on this app and flame him. Crazy stuff.”
“All because he’s Bron’s son, he has so many critics, leave the boy alone.”
“Bronny will become a regular rotation player and sign a contract extension and have the last laugh. Book it.”
However, some fans also came out with criticism toward Bronny after reading this quote.
“Bro is exactly like his dad, can’t take criticism.”
“We just here to hate lil bro use it and get good.”
“should use the things people say to fuel you.”
Bronny has a long way to go before establishing himself as an NBA player. He’s averaging 1.7 points on 22.7% from three in the NBA, but he’s looking better in the G League with 20.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 5.2 assists.
If he keeps his head down and keeps developing, the ceiling might be as a bonafide NBA player. He’s doing his best to tune out the noise, and that’s all he can do for now.