Bronny James, son of NBA legend LeBron James, has had a rough start to his rookie season with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Expectations for him have been disproportionately high because of his last name, even though he is a developmental player. His performance in the NBA reflects the difficulties of adjusting to the professional level, but also flashes of potential that suggest his story is far from written and that he just needs time to break out.
Criticism of Bronny is already a constant both inside and outside the NBA. Many have not seen him play, but have been swayed by the fact that he is LeBron‘s son. He is under a lot of pressure and time is unforgiving, as he has been made aware through unfortunate comments. One of the most famous cases is that of Stephen A. Smith, who was confronted by LeBron.
Well, a “sports” personality made some comments about Bronny‘s performance on the court, and the reality is that no one saw those comments coming, but he made them, and in a not very pleasant way.
Matt Arnold of Milwaukee chimes in with a funny and cruel comment
Matt Arnold, General Manager of the Milwaukee Brewers, belittled Bronny with a rather peculiar message about his pickleball game. It was creative, to say the least, but also a little unfortunate.
“With ups and downs. I’m Bronny James. I’m really good in the G League, but not so much in the show,” he said when talking about his pickleball ranking among the rest.
It’s strange to see someone outside of the basketball world use Bronny as a point of comparison to describe his pickleball skills, especially when the comment is loaded with subtle criticism.
Although he has had modest appearances in the NBA, Bronny has managed to stand out much more in the G League, which supports Arnold‘s observation from a statistical perspective.
His statistics back up his rookie season
In his pre-professional career, Bronny James put up impressive numbers: 21.9 points per game on 44% shooting and 38% from three-point range, in addition to more than five rebounds and assists per game.
Even with this performance, his name continues to generate attention due to his family connection and constant presence in the sports scene. We will see if LeBron reappears on the scene to defend his son, as this is not just sports criticism, but a father who will always stand up for his son.
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