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Bronny James’ NBA profession hasn’t essentially gotten off to a flying begin because the rookie is common 0.3 factors, 0.4 rebound, and 0.3 assists per recreation. Issues are trying so unhealthy with Bronny that Stephen A. Smith launched begged LeBron to cease placing him on the market.
Whereas LeBron James is neither the proprietor, common supervisor, or coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, the complete NBA world understands that he’s the one chargeable for the Lakers drafting Bronny James and giving him enjoying time.
Within the Lakers’ 118-104 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, Bronny got here off the bench for Los Angeles and performed for 15 minutes. In his quarter-hour on the ground, he scored zero factors, had one help and three rebounds.
Bronny’s efficiency towards the 76ers was so noticeably poor that Stephen A. Smith went on First Take the next morning and just about begged LeBron to cease placing his son on the market. Smith argues that LeBron isn’t serving to his son by having him play earlier than he’s prepared.
“I’m pleading with LeBron James as a father, cease this. Cease this. Everyone knows that Bronny James is within the NBA due to his dad. The primary recreation of the season, opening night time, the Griffeys in attendance, father-son duo enjoying in an NBA recreation for the primary time, a completely, positively great story. After which actuality units in. We love what we’re seeing from him within the G League as a result of that’s the place you belong as you hone your expertise and also you get higher and also you legitimately earn—which I consider he has the potential to do, I’m rooting for Bronny James. It could be merciless to root towards him. He’s a beautiful child, I want him nothing however the very best,” Smith stated.
“However he’s LeBron James’s son. And everyone is aware of what consideration that brings … Proper now Bronny James is averaging 0.3 factors, 0.3 assists and 0.4 rebounds. You already know what persons are saying. You already know what they’re going to do to this child. How are you doing him favors? We all know that he’s not prepared but.”
“I’m pleading with LeBron James, as a father. Cease this.” ???? @stephenasmith reacts to Bronny James’ play within the Lakers 118-104 loss to the 76ers. pic.twitter.com/bk5D0DS42N
— First Take (@FirstTake) January 29, 2025
Bronny James has proven some promise within the G League this season, as he’s averaged 16.3 factors, 4.2 assists and 4.2 rebounds per recreation throughout seven G League video games. In 13 NBA video games, howeer, he’s common 0.3 factors, 0.3 assists, and 0.4 rebounds per recreation.
