Skip Bayless is never one to hold back, and his latest target is none other than Bronny James, son of NBA legend LeBron James. On a recent episode of The Skip Bayless Show, the outspoken commentator didn’t mince words, questioning whether Bronny has what it takes to stick in the NBA. “I’m just not seeing LeBron James Jr. as an NBA player, now or maybe ever,”Bayless said, doubling down on doubts about the rookie’s future.
Bayless pointed to Bronny’s early struggles, saying he hasn’t lived up to the hype that comes with being King James’ heir. “I kept arguing on television that playing alongside his father would bring out the best in him. The truth is, I saw only one great flash from Bronny-that was in the fourth quarter of the McDonald’s All-American Game.”
But Skip being Skip, he didn’t stop there. He called out Bronny’s passive style on the court, claiming the young guard often takes a backseat. “There’s been so many games where Bronny seemed to be content to just stand and watch. He rarely initiates, rarely attacks,”he said, not holding back in his critique.
Then there’s the comparison game. Young Lakers stars like Austin Reaves and Dalton Knecht have been shining, and that’s not helping Bronny’s case. Bayless argued that Knecht’s breakout has essentially erased any expectations for Bronny.“Knecht’s success has taken all of the pressure off Bronny, because now nobody expects or needs him to contribute whatsoever,” he claimed.
Bronny James: Promising G League stats amid health challenges and rising scrutiny
Still, it’s not all bad news for Bronny. His recent G League performances have been promising. Averaging 14.7 points and 4.4 rebounds per game, he’s starting to show flashes of the talent that made him a highly touted prospect. Some fans and analysts think this could be the start of his comeback story.
Of course, Bronny’s health scare earlier this year is also part of the conversation. After suffering a cardiac incident during a summer workout, it’s no surprise that his rookie season has had its bumps. But Bayless isn’t cutting him much slack. “At some point, even LeBron is going to have to come to grips with exactly what his son’s basketball ceiling is,” he said. “What’s the endgame here?”
Love him or hate him, Bayless has reignited the debate about whether Bronny can live up to his family name. While the rookie works to prove the doubters wrong, the spotlight-and the scrutiny-aren’t going anywhere. For now, Bronny’s journey is just beginning, and who knows? Maybe he’ll use all this chatter as fuel to turn things around.
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