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To the point of nepo, think of the viewers the Lakers are going to get by playing this whole media story of a father and son playing together. That alone proves his worth on the Lakers. Remember this is an entertainment based business
@@ricegum7583 its an amazing story. like griffey jr and his dad. but everyone think they have to say oh its bad or good my opinion is... just let it play out and enjoy the moment. everyone wana say a prediction and opinion and its all worthless
Obviously, the whole James family could pack up shop and go ride off into the sunset. Bronny was set for life the day he was born. The question is, is his entire life the Bolt movie, where he thinks he's the shiznit, but everyone around him is making a fake life for him, or does he have what it takes to legit get what he's getting. Does he know this is all bs and his dad is giving him a life he didn't earn? Or has he gotten to the point where he's fooled himself. I honestly don't care either way. He's set for life and I still have to hustle to pay the bills!
What I hate about this move is it limits Bronny's options for developing and chasing his own life goals. The moment his dad retires he will be without a team and will be out of a job while not having a college degree. He's not a true nba prospect and it would be better he find something of his own to chase and do in life. I don't think this will be healthy in the long run for the man who Bronny will become.
@@iamtheonlywilly true he doesn't need one and in fact most people don't need one either but he also doesn't need to play in the NBA with his dad. what he does need is his own path from which he could blossom into his own person and have his own achievements and a degree is one of many ways to do that
@@iamtheonlywillyHe doesn’t NEED anything. He could sit on his ass for the rest of his life and he a multi millionaire at worst. But he spend his entire life in his dad’s shadow if he doesn’t create a career that he actually earned himself.
Frank, I have to disagree with your last point: the second thing that America loves after an underdog story is the fall from grace. We are a country of haters.
Fall from grace? Where is the grace in this situation? It's straight up nepotism. LeBron James is only "grateful" if he gets what he wants. I feel bad for Bronny, but this situation deserves the type of attention it's getting.
I think you said it best: there's nothing organic with this whole story of Bronny playing with his father and that it's simply a product of his dad's dream and Paul's manipulation behind the scenes to get Bronny drafted to the Lakers at 55. They even gave him a standard contract when most players in his position would be lucky to get a 2-way contract. If he went back to college, transferred, worked on his game and improved his stock for 2025, we'd all look at Bronny differently because he did it his way and not as a result of his name, his dad's dream and Paul's manipulation.
It's not just that it's a nepotism case. It's the SHELTERING thing that drives people crazy. Don't tell people you want to be your "own" man and only do one interview, only workout out for your father's team (and Phoenix), have your Dad's agent (now your agent) calling around telling GMs to not draft you. That's not being your own man, that's being your Dad's lackey.
His father may get him there, but it's his game that will dictate if he stays or not. I am good with the whole father helping the son to keep the family's farm going for generations. SO WHY CAN'T HE DO THE SAME? Without incuring so much scrutiny. We wouldn't chastise anyone for teaching their son or even using one's clout for the betterment of one's child
Because Bronny ain't that good and there are other players better than him that should've been drafted. He got more attention than the top 3 picks, while he isn't even as good as they are
Bronny wants to be considered his own man but is still using his last name as leverage to get in at the same time. He can’t have it both ways, regardless if he jumps in the league this early and flop or turn out half way decent,people will never give him any credit for his own success. He not a bad player nor person he just needs work. No need to rush because the NBA is not going anywhere and Lebron has a few seasons left in him still. If he truly wants to play with Bronny he’ll stick around til then 💯 let the kid develop first 💯
At first I was rooting for him to make it. But not anymore. I think it's weak AF that the only reason he's gonna make it is because of his father. It's a h*e move and for bronny to be on board with it says alot about who he is as well. This kid most likely is gonna be hated probably his whole career and it's Bron's fault.
It is kind of sad but I honestly don’t blame him as he is probably too intimidated by his father and his dreams from to even voice an opinion let alone protest.
I told my old co worker Bryce was going to be the NBA superstar. He has a much more natural talent and honestly the second born always has a point to prove lol
That would be ironic…your older brother who was put on a pedestal is a free agent. You get into the draft and have along career and turn into a superstar. Bronny would be depressed unless he never wanted this which happens a lot. Parents pressure their kids into a career their parents want but not what they want.
I think he wasn’t given an option, I think his father is living his dreams through his son and he doesn’t care who he hurts or what he steels in the process
That’s what I don’t get out of this it seems like every option that could help Bronny develop and make him a better player is being ditched just to get him in the league as quick as possible.
Whats sad is whoever was supposed to go 55th went down the pecking order leading to someone down the line who wasnt able to make the cut because he didnt have the same connections
@@lunaaryal8745 Show me your source that Jordan tried to get his kids on an NBA roster. I'm finding a lot of you folks are now just making up stuff about MJ to make it look like he did Lebron-like stuff.
@@Nivla1919 Really? Marcus Jordan at UCF made the conference all-freshman team and was All-CUSA his sophomore year averaging 15 ppg. How many points did Bronny average this year?
Whats the mystery hes not good enough for the nba or to even be drafted if there was a 3rd round its all nepotism and everyone knows it . But you ain't gonna here anyone say it because the media is afraid of that weirdo lebron
@@cvaderx All I can think of is Ken Griffiey senior to Ken Griffiey junior this is the right way to do it. Any other way is a waste of time, from what he could actually be doing that he is good at. So right now I can't even use the word stroke. It's literally he's j@ckin●ff his ego. And we know who I'm talking about. The one who was chosen.
Nah think of the viewers the Lakers are going to get by playing this whole media story of a father and son playing together. That alone proves his worth on the Lakers. Remember this is an entertainment based business
Idk if imma dad was a lebron I would been a brainiac I was tryna be a lawyer and some kinda specialist doctor but that’s just me I hope he take this opportunity he was blessed with and run far with it. 🙏🏿
I disagree. The reality is if bronny isnt good enough he is gonna gwt cut the second LBJ retired. If bronny can use the time between now and then to get to an NBA level, if when LBJ leaves he is of a role player level then i dont really see the issue. Countering that if he isnt basically you can say he got handed every headstart possible and he still failed. Either way it's gonna work itself out. But i do agree not being willing to take a 2way contract is kind of bullshit
It's the reality of life which isn't fair or equal. There are likely far more talented players out there who aren't going to get the opportunity to get themselves to the NBA level like you mentioned Bronny will have. I could see Klutch sports playing games like: if you want player A, you need to also sign Bronny a roster spot. Some may not like it. I say it is what it is.
@FrankMichaelSmith half the same. You don't seem to think it's fair that he can basically use the leverage his dad would bring to a team if they draft him...and it isn't, but I'm ok with it because I sort of see it as lebron being the one getting the special treatment, not Bronny. Bronny, just happens to benefit from the treatment. Sometimes in life you have people bat for you in a way that isn't exactly fair or based on merit. The only thing you can do in those situations is if you are on the positive side, prove that it wasn't a mistake and if you are that unlucky 59th person that doesn't get drafted because the son of a legend moved up 50 spots just know someone in the gleague will want the 59th guy and you just gotta go the long way if you really want it
@@kevinsmithfan37 I'm pretty neutral about it. The only thing I wonder about is the public embarrassment if he's clearly out of his element and it becomes obvious he was never an NBA talent from the rip. Unless these guys are super confident he can play at this level, everybody involved is going to look bad. But if they don't care, I certainly won't. It also seems like this is Lebron's dream more than Bronny's.
Only someone like LeBron who has become so delusional over the years can't see what a giant clusterfuck this is going to be. The Lakers this season will give a new definition of Showtime when the biggest news is reported from inside the locker room and not what happens on the court and non Lakers fans and LeBron haters will love every second of it
Y’all are some real life haters! And I question the motivation for making this video. The former president literally had his ENTIRE family working in the WH AND profiting from running his personal businesses. How many executives have their kids inheriting billions of dollars from SITTING on they ass? Bottom line: if my child were to ever show serious interest in something I’m great at, best believe imma work my ass off to open the doors to success! Bronny is a hard worker. He’s humble and loves the game. Let the man live! And I’m not even a fan of LBJ.
Be honest. How many children who end up in these positions end up doing a decent job?!? The mental strain of literally playing with the greats, who is your father on national tv when you couldn't do the work in college could have serious consequences long term.
I feel bad for Bronny. He's always stuck in his dad's shadow no matter what he chooses. Chooses the nba, gets called a nepotist . Doesn't choose nba, everyone would've hated him anyways because of their unrealistic expectations of him because he's lebron's son. Yes there is clear nepotism but it's coming from Lebron and the media. I truly believe Bronny wants to make it in the nba on his own talents but that's hard to do when Lebron is choosing to use every resource available to him to get Bronny at the top. It would've been better for him to not pursue the nba for a career but that might have ruined his relationship with his dad which he might be scared of happening. Sports kids always feel that pressure to please any parent like Lebron who can't realize they're suffocating their kid with unrealistic expectations.
Rich Paul announcing Bronny won't sign a two-way deal was genius because now teams in the middle of the second round won't take him because they normally offer two-way contracts to those guys, then Bronny only working out for two teams makes the risk even more greater because teams don't have a guage to his true talent level.
The last thing you said in the end is honestly the key. If Bronny proves he's good enough to stay in the NBA, this talk will die down a bit. If he becomes another Thenasis...good luck to him!
Well I know millions of son's that would love to be in this trapped and if it's nepotism fine because it's as American as apple pie and please stop acting like you care more about Lebron son than he does and for all of you who are mad I'm glad that you are mad 😎😡💯
The craziest thing is that the Lakers are essentially wasting an opportunity to get a steal in the second round in favor of someone who has no business even being in the G-League. Leadership has no spine. Whatever LeBrat wants, LeBrat gets, right? He’s going to destroy that team on the way out after he is finally able to play alongside his overrated Nepo Baby son. Bronny will be humbled quick. I used to love the Lakers and some of my favorite players of all time were Laker legends. Now, I can’t stand them thanks to GM LeBrat and his Los Angeles LeBrons.
I'm going to say something brutal here about one of your points. From the outside looking in, Americans only root for the Underdog if they are White and especially if they are competing against Black people. Other than that, America does root for the winner, Michael Jordan is the prime example, Floyd Mayweather was unbearable but Americans paid for his fights because he won. Why were there so many Golden State Warriors fans after 2015? Why is there so many Lakers fans in the 00s? Why is there so many Bulls fans in the 90s? America loves a winner and there's nothing wrong with that but it's annoying that Americans try to deny it
Players do this exact thing all the time, your gassing the privilege thing hard. I mean he is a player that was drafted 55, last time I checked that is not favorite. Players always pick where they want to go. Look at Austin Rivers playing for his dad but there isn't any scrutiny as much because the best player ever son is doing it too. Just let the kid play basketball.
Everyone’s mad that he got drafted by the lakers but anyone in his position would do the exact same thing. You turning down potential millions, playing with your pops who’s looked at as the goat and get your chance in the league? Lmao yall are dumb as hell. Anyone on earth who say they’d do it differently are lying to themselves. Let the kid play ball. He might develop good in the NBA. Who knows.
I would've respected bronny if he had said: "fuck you dad, I'm doing my own thing." and accepted practices from other teams and so on. but this is just a soap in real life. what LeBron wants, LeBron gets.
Mark my words LeBron James is the most talented talent picker I’ve ever seen. He knows basketball inside and out…. He’s been hiding bronny for a reason just don’t be suprised when he’s cooking your team next year
Im writing this BEFORE I watch the video... But please, you all should get a life. Stop being jealous and/or "farming for engagement" with a young man who's making his way in life. Bronny is MORE than worthy of being the 55th pick. He was the 27th player in his class coming out of high school before he had his heart STOP in practice. Theyve been guys picked in the 30-50 range who never ever made an SUMMER LEAGUE roster much less a main roster. Hes got HIGH athleticism and ELITE defence for his age plus a HIGH ball IQ. And since there was not a SINGLE player who was clearly more deserving of a drafted spot, even if he was only picked cause of his Dad, then SO WHAT??? He's been given an OPPORTUNITY. Now its on him to make it work. Finally Rich Paul had to threaten teams not to draft him before 55... It means multiple teams wanted him ABOVE 55. And any allegations that his rising in the mock drafts was enginnered is just stupid. Especially since some of those mocks are done by the same media outlets attacking Bron and Bronny PS: He measured 6 ft 1 AND A HALF in the combine. IN BARE FEET. Throughout history all players have neasured 2 inches shorter in feet than their listed height until a few years ago. News flash Jordan was actually 6 ft 4.5 in bare feet and Shaq (by his own admission is only 6 ft 11 not his listed 7 ft 2)
LeBron James is exceptional in every way (as a father, friend, philanthropist, elite athlete, family man) so I believe he’s equipped his children with all the skills and love possible to succeed no matter what. Praying 🙏🏾 his son will stay healthy and excel in the whatever profession he chooses.
Hmm you could be right but can we challenge it a bit. A father's job is to prepare his child for the day he won't be there. Setting up your child for a opportunity he's clearly not ready or prepared for seems a bit harsh. Keep in mind dude missed 6 games because he was recovering from a cardiac arrest at 21yrs old...a good father would have the honest conversation and allow his son to develop into the man he is. Bronny could have had a million jobs circled around the NBA but it looks like he's taking a shortcut. With that being said, I completely empathize with a father pulling out all stops to help their son but I am really concerned about the long term effects. It could really mess him up long term.
I feel like the no one really knows him isn't true since the kid was literally a streamer and on Faze bro was playing games like most highschoolers, people didn't bother looking into him because they didn't think he'd make it to the league. But still his entry was kinda forced but at the same time who wouldn't help their son out in this situation
Then send his ass to the g league to develop. Or hell force the Raptors to sign him where there's two cameras fans are fans. Don't set him up to fail in front of the world....unless we see him tune into the mamba energy this can end badly in so many ways.
I just hope people don’t try to make him Lebron’s shadow …..in my opinion I think he will be decent but he didn’t show & prove in college however it’s nepotism at best with this but people shouldn’t be made because anyone would do the same if they thought their kid was capable
😂Welp, he's boned, but I think to play in the Lakers I doubt the fire will be on him if anything goes wrong, let us just see how he can handle his career then.
this video predicted everything.
video make by a rich white boy dont know shi about nothin? ok
Ray Charles could of predicted that.. 😅
To the point of nepo, think of the viewers the Lakers are going to get by playing this whole media story of a father and son playing together. That alone proves his worth on the Lakers. Remember this is an entertainment based business
@@ricegum7583 its an amazing story. like griffey jr and his dad. but everyone think they have to say oh its bad or good my opinion is... just let it play out and enjoy the moment. everyone wana say a prediction and opinion and its all worthless
We need more long form content!
People only know him for his short form content it sucks.
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Facts
We are taking about kid of a billionaire who already has millions. This is a side quest for bronny😂😅.
Obviously, the whole James family could pack up shop and go ride off into the sunset. Bronny was set for life the day he was born. The question is, is his entire life the Bolt movie, where he thinks he's the shiznit, but everyone around him is making a fake life for him, or does he have what it takes to legit get what he's getting. Does he know this is all bs and his dad is giving him a life he didn't earn? Or has he gotten to the point where he's fooled himself.
I honestly don't care either way. He's set for life and I still have to hustle to pay the bills!
If you have money it's not about the money, it's what you lack you are chasing
Its not about money, its about legacy
That part!
@@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403 i doubt lebron will die wealthy.
he doesnt know how to manage wealth.
What I hate about this move is it limits Bronny's options for developing and chasing his own life goals. The moment his dad retires he will be without a team and will be out of a job while not having a college degree. He's not a true nba prospect and it would be better he find something of his own to chase and do in life. I don't think this will be healthy in the long run for the man who Bronny will become.
He doesn’t need a degree honestly
@@iamtheonlywilly true he doesn't need one and in fact most people don't need one either but he also doesn't need to play in the NBA with his dad. what he does need is his own path from which he could blossom into his own person and have his own achievements and a degree is one of many ways to do that
with his name recognition he can easily just join the media
@@iamtheonlywillyHe doesn’t NEED anything. He could sit on his ass for the rest of his life and he a multi millionaire at worst. But he spend his entire life in his dad’s shadow if he doesn’t create a career that he actually earned himself.
Frank, I have to disagree with your last point: the second thing that America loves after an underdog story is the fall from grace. We are a country of haters.
We love to hate, but not the underdog
@@FrankMichaelSmithlol
Fall from grace? Where is the grace in this situation? It's straight up nepotism. LeBron James is only "grateful" if he gets what he wants. I feel bad for Bronny, but this situation deserves the type of attention it's getting.
@@rightangle4 you just talking to be talking at this point . Rebutting to be butting, that’s all. You know full well what the commenter is saying
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I think you said it best: there's nothing organic with this whole story of Bronny playing with his father and that it's simply a product of his dad's dream and Paul's manipulation behind the scenes to get Bronny drafted to the Lakers at 55. They even gave him a standard contract when most players in his position would be lucky to get a 2-way contract. If he went back to college, transferred, worked on his game and improved his stock for 2025, we'd all look at Bronny differently because he did it his way and not as a result of his name, his dad's dream and Paul's manipulation.
It's not just that it's a nepotism case. It's the SHELTERING thing that drives people crazy. Don't tell people you want to be your "own" man and only do one interview, only workout out for your father's team (and Phoenix), have your Dad's agent (now your agent) calling around telling GMs to not draft you. That's not being your own man, that's being your Dad's lackey.
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾yes
but it’s his dad, what’s wrong w him wanting to play w his dad?nepotism doesn’t even matter, why can’t people look at this from a human standpoint?
@Sciencefan53 so you'd be cool if Hunter Biden became the vice president? Just cause of the "human standpoint"
@@Sciencefan53 there’s a fine line between nepotism and I’m going to remind you that it has potential consequences on other people.
His father may get him there, but it's his game that will dictate if he stays or not. I am good with the whole father helping the son to keep the family's farm going for generations. SO WHY CAN'T HE DO THE SAME? Without incuring so much scrutiny. We wouldn't chastise anyone for teaching their son or even using one's clout for the betterment of one's child
Because Bronny ain't that good and there are other players better than him that should've been drafted. He got more attention than the top 3 picks, while he isn't even as good as they are
Bronny wants to be considered his own man but is still using his last name as leverage to get in at the same time. He can’t have it both ways, regardless if he jumps in the league this early and flop or turn out half way decent,people will never give him any credit for his own success. He not a bad player nor person he just needs work. No need to rush because the NBA is not going anywhere and Lebron has a few seasons left in him still. If he truly wants to play with Bronny he’ll stick around til then 💯 let the kid develop first 💯
What you want him to do go by bronny Jones lol
@@cookiemonster64 yeah lol
He is LeBron Bronny James he ain't using no bodies name these haters
He just using the name he was born into come on
I have realized there is soooooo much hate in the world.
I worry he wouldn't even last 3 years in the league! 😭
You're worried about the son of a billionaire who will be fine with or without the nba?
@@DfromBostonhes worried about his game not his pockets. did you even read the comment 😂
And even still he will leave the league being the first father son duo in the nbas history and having millions and billions of dollars
@loopseeker Did you read my comment? It means whether he develops a good skill set or not, he will be fine.😂
@@DfromBostonrich people can still feel worthless
At first I was rooting for him to make it. But not anymore. I think it's weak AF that the only reason he's gonna make it is because of his father. It's a h*e move and for bronny to be on board with it says alot about who he is as well. This kid most likely is gonna be hated probably his whole career and it's Bron's fault.
It is kind of sad but I honestly don’t blame him as he is probably too intimidated by his father and his dreams from to even voice an opinion let alone protest.
@@Tr055 I can see that. Hopefully he can show people this season he belongs. But the getting a free ride doesn't sit well with me 😔.
I told my old co worker Bryce was going to be the NBA superstar. He has a much more natural talent and honestly the second born always has a point to prove lol
That would be ironic…your older brother who was put on a pedestal is a free agent. You get into the draft and have along career and turn into a superstar. Bronny would be depressed unless he never wanted this which happens a lot. Parents pressure their kids into a career their parents want but not what they want.
I think he wasn’t given an option, I think his father is living his dreams through his son and he doesn’t care who he hurts or what he steels in the process
That’s what I don’t get out of this it seems like every option that could help Bronny develop and make him a better player is being ditched just to get him in the league as quick as possible.
That's also what I think.
Yeah bronny had some interest in soccer but Lebron wouldn’t let him and forced him to play basketball
@@O_O_O_O_O_O_O_O_O_O_O_O I heard Bronny say how much he loves basketball...most kids follow their dads footsteps
@@O_O_O_O_O_O_O_O_O_O_O_O is that true?
Whats sad is whoever was supposed to go 55th went down the pecking order leading to someone down the line who wasnt able to make the cut because he didnt have the same connections
Its really disgusting that he will be stealing a spot another young man earned
Same way I felt when the boss at my job hired his son to work in the business with him instead of some other guy
Boo hoo. Cry me a river. Id do the same.
Aj Johnson got drafted in the first round and he averaged 3 ppg in college
Welcome to how business works.
@@suprrremlibo He didn't play college, dude.
SAS clearly out here thinking, "MAAAAAAAN..... I was nicer than Bronny!"
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this circus side show will be over as soon as he has to actually play basketball maybe they will hire Bronny to coach the Lakers
I hope I'm wrong, but I agree
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The kid had a heart attack be easy
he didnt have a heart attack. and no one is exempt from even mild criticism like this. you clearly have nothing to add to the discussion
@@loopseeker lol
Honestly if i nearly lost my son id do the same thing
Im detecting the next Jaden Smith of basketball
Well, piss down my pants and call me Shawty. The narrator is spot on. I had to adjust my take on Bronny. Thanks.
Incredible video 🔥 Cant wait for more
Any dad hating on Bronny is not a real father.
Stop it
Every parent forges a way for their children, if your dad played in the NBA, you have a higher chance of playing in the league
Yeah, like Jeffrey and Marcus Jordan? You don't think MJ had enough clout to get his kids a roster spot if he chose to make that happen?
@@Mistachill and he did? they just didnt work out....
@@lunaaryal8745 Show me your source that Jordan tried to get his kids on an NBA roster. I'm finding a lot of you folks are now just making up stuff about MJ to make it look like he did Lebron-like stuff.
@@Mistachill jordan sons are barely good at basketball if they play they might ruin his name in nba
@@Nivla1919 Really? Marcus Jordan at UCF made the conference all-freshman team and was All-CUSA his sophomore year averaging 15 ppg. How many points did Bronny average this year?
The sins of the father
exactly...he mentioned making a name for himself but his name is already legendary even if he works at Walmart 💯
Whats the mystery hes not good enough for the nba or to even be drafted if there was a 3rd round its all nepotism and everyone knows it . But you ain't gonna here anyone say it because the media is afraid of that weirdo lebron
Get a life instead talking about someone else
@@Woppieworld nothing to say p💩SSy
@@Woppieworldbronsexual mad 😂😂
The prince who sacrificed his future for the kings legacy
I mean he looks just like his dad from top to bottom and sounds like him
Might sound like him but certainly doesn't look like him. That's Savannah's face. Bryce favors Bron more.
I would not have been upset if the son was actually any good at the game.
@@cvaderx All I can think of is Ken Griffiey senior to Ken Griffiey junior this is the right way to do it. Any other way is a waste of time, from what he could actually be doing that he is good at. So right now I can't even use the word stroke. It's literally he's j@ckin●ff his ego. And we know who I'm talking about. The one who was chosen.
dude you need to make more long form content!!
Great video!!
Bronny is going to regret this so bad
Nah think of the viewers the Lakers are going to get by playing this whole media story of a father and son playing together. That alone proves his worth on the Lakers. Remember this is an entertainment based business
Exactly ppl will either tune into to watch a train wreck or see the second coming. Stay tuned
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Honestly this is all a LeBron ego trip. Rich Paul saying he wouldn’t play for any other team is shameful.
He said he wouldn't sign a 2-way contract... he never said he wouldn't play for another team.
Your long form videos are incredible.
Whatever Integrity the NBA has after 24 Years of Finals Rigging is now gone. This was the Final Brick in the Wall.
This experiment could go really bad really fast, or cement a legacy that will transcend sports. There will be no in-between
Cant wait to see the firrst hard foul 🤣💀 and how bron React
Idk if imma dad was a lebron I would been a brainiac I was tryna be a lawyer and some kinda specialist doctor but that’s just me I hope he take this opportunity he was blessed with and run far with it. 🙏🏿
If the NBA doesn't work out for Bronny he can still always go to college and find a career path he wants
Watching this a few minutes after he was actually drafted by the lakers makes it different
I disagree. The reality is if bronny isnt good enough he is gonna gwt cut the second LBJ retired.
If bronny can use the time between now and then to get to an NBA level, if when LBJ leaves he is of a role player level then i dont really see the issue.
Countering that if he isnt basically you can say he got handed every headstart possible and he still failed.
Either way it's gonna work itself out. But i do agree not being willing to take a 2way contract is kind of bullshit
We are saying the same thing then
It's the reality of life which isn't fair or equal. There are likely far more talented players out there who aren't going to get the opportunity to get themselves to the NBA level like you mentioned Bronny will have. I could see Klutch sports playing games like: if you want player A, you need to also sign Bronny a roster spot. Some may not like it. I say it is what it is.
@FrankMichaelSmith half the same. You don't seem to think it's fair that he can basically use the leverage his dad would bring to a team if they draft him...and it isn't, but I'm ok with it because I sort of see it as lebron being the one getting the special treatment, not Bronny. Bronny, just happens to benefit from the treatment.
Sometimes in life you have people bat for you in a way that isn't exactly fair or based on merit. The only thing you can do in those situations is if you are on the positive side, prove that it wasn't a mistake and if you are that unlucky 59th person that doesn't get drafted because the son of a legend moved up 50 spots just know someone in the gleague will want the 59th guy and you just gotta go the long way if you really want it
@@kevinsmithfan37 I'm pretty neutral about it. The only thing I wonder about is the public embarrassment if he's clearly out of his element and it becomes obvious he was never an NBA talent from the rip. Unless these guys are super confident he can play at this level, everybody involved is going to look bad. But if they don't care, I certainly won't. It also seems like this is Lebron's dream more than Bronny's.
Amazing video man,severely underrated need more long form content.
Great video
Only someone like LeBron who has become so delusional over the years can't see what a giant clusterfuck this is going to be. The Lakers this season will give a new definition of Showtime when the biggest news is reported from inside the locker room and not what happens on the court and non Lakers fans and LeBron haters will love every second of it
Y’all are some real life haters! And I question the motivation for making this video. The former president literally had his ENTIRE family working in the WH AND profiting from running his personal businesses. How many executives have their kids inheriting billions of dollars from SITTING on they ass?
Bottom line: if my child were to ever show serious interest in something I’m great at, best believe imma work my ass off to open the doors to success!
Bronny is a hard worker. He’s humble and loves the game. Let the man live! And I’m not even a fan of LBJ.
Be honest. How many children who end up in these positions end up doing a decent job?!? The mental strain of literally playing with the greats, who is your father on national tv when you couldn't do the work in college could have serious consequences long term.
I feel bad for Bronny. He's always stuck in his dad's shadow no matter what he chooses. Chooses the nba, gets called a nepotist . Doesn't choose nba, everyone would've hated him anyways because of their unrealistic expectations of him because he's lebron's son. Yes there is clear nepotism but it's coming from Lebron and the media. I truly believe Bronny wants to make it in the nba on his own talents but that's hard to do when Lebron is choosing to use every resource available to him to get Bronny at the top. It would've been better for him to not pursue the nba for a career but that might have ruined his relationship with his dad which he might be scared of happening. Sports kids always feel that pressure to please any parent like Lebron who can't realize they're suffocating their kid with unrealistic expectations.
It's like lavar ball, you've put a target on your son, Now coaches and fans will expect him to score more than 4.5 pts a game.
Except they were good and are good
Basketball’s first nepo baby: Lebron James 2
Rich Paul announcing Bronny won't sign a two-way deal was genius because now teams in the middle of the second round won't take him because they normally offer two-way contracts to those guys, then Bronny only working out for two teams makes the risk even more greater because teams don't have a guage to his true talent level.
Rich Paul is a genius... 😂😂😂
rich paul and genius in the same paragraph makes my stomach turn
@@loopseeker lol 😆 😂 🤣 why is that
@@stopnwatchentertainmentjdt9325 because hes lucky he aint no genius lol he just knows lebron
At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter how hard you work it’s all about the connections and it’s sad.
Tom Brady would disagree
The last thing you said in the end is honestly the key. If Bronny proves he's good enough to stay in the NBA, this talk will die down a bit. If he becomes another Thenasis...good luck to him!
Well I know millions of son's that would love to be in this trapped and if it's nepotism fine because it's as American as apple pie and please stop acting like you care more about Lebron son than he does and for all of you who are mad I'm glad that you are mad 😎😡💯
You foreshadowed everything
This might be the most attention a potential future bust has ever received.
THE WEB-BATS COMING 🦇 😂
I’m tired of selfish parents turning their kids into clones and biological automatons just for social acceptance or stature.
Why Bronny look like CoryxKenshin
daddy got him a job he didn't deserve for everyone to see lol that's so embarrassing
great video
The craziest thing is that the Lakers are essentially wasting an opportunity to get a steal in the second round in favor of someone who has no business even being in the G-League. Leadership has no spine. Whatever LeBrat wants, LeBrat gets, right? He’s going to destroy that team on the way out after he is finally able to play alongside his overrated Nepo Baby son. Bronny will be humbled quick.
I used to love the Lakers and some of my favorite players of all time were Laker legends. Now, I can’t stand them thanks to GM LeBrat and his Los Angeles LeBrons.
didnt hear him say a word? you living under a rock my guy
Good little documentary
I'm going to say something brutal here about one of your points. From the outside looking in, Americans only root for the Underdog if they are White and especially if they are competing against Black people. Other than that, America does root for the winner, Michael Jordan is the prime example, Floyd Mayweather was unbearable but Americans paid for his fights because he won. Why were there so many Golden State Warriors fans after 2015? Why is there so many Lakers fans in the 00s? Why is there so many Bulls fans in the 90s? America loves a winner and there's nothing wrong with that but it's annoying that Americans try to deny it
can’t believe he actually got drafted with bron
Bruhhhhhhh, it was written on the wall for years.
Smh everyone swears they know everything 😂
Awesome video! Keep it up!
Im telling you now Bryce James is a better player than Bronny
no more youtube shorts make real videos!!!
Players do this exact thing all the time, your gassing the privilege thing hard. I mean he is a player that was drafted 55, last time I checked that is not favorite. Players always pick where they want to go. Look at Austin Rivers playing for his dad but there isn't any scrutiny as much because the best player ever son is doing it too. Just let the kid play basketball.
yea yea bc of his pops now lets see what he do........when he go hard lets see what people say then
This was incredible.
let daddy use his wealth and power to bring his son in.... lebron can take a pay cut.. lol
and thats exactly what he did
Everyone’s mad that he got drafted by the lakers but anyone in his position would do the exact same thing. You turning down potential millions, playing with your pops who’s looked at as the goat and get your chance in the league? Lmao yall are dumb as hell. Anyone on earth who say they’d do it differently are lying to themselves. Let the kid play ball. He might develop good in the NBA. Who knows.
cdfu bro playing dead opps in the background
I would've respected bronny if he had said: "fuck you dad, I'm doing my own thing." and accepted practices from other teams and so on. but this is just a soap in real life. what LeBron wants, LeBron gets.
Mark my words LeBron James is the most talented talent picker I’ve ever seen. He knows basketball inside and out…. He’s been hiding bronny for a reason just don’t be suprised when he’s cooking your team next year
Who else is here after he got drafted by the lakers
If he wasn’t lebron son he wouldn’t have gotten drafted at all, wouldn’t have even looked at or considered. He’s ruined his son’s career already.
he wants to be famous through basketball and not play?
W video🔥🔥🔥🔥
King James has spoken and appointed his court Jester to the throne. Just enjoy the circus the king has spoken.
Bronny is the perfect example of someone who doesn't have a mind of his own and can't think for himself.
The best he can do with his father's influence is get an NBA deal, if you can't deliver you're a nobody
U hater bro
Problem is he's only in the league because of lebron so he can't make his own legacy cause he's not good
Im writing this BEFORE I watch the video... But please, you all should get a life. Stop being jealous and/or "farming for engagement" with a young man who's making his way in life.
Bronny is MORE than worthy of being the 55th pick. He was the 27th player in his class coming out of high school before he had his heart STOP in practice. Theyve been guys picked in the 30-50 range who never ever made an SUMMER LEAGUE roster much less a main roster.
Hes got HIGH athleticism and ELITE defence for his age plus a HIGH ball IQ. And since there was not a SINGLE player who was clearly more deserving of a drafted spot, even if he was only picked cause of his Dad, then SO WHAT??? He's been given an OPPORTUNITY. Now its on him to make it work.
Finally Rich Paul had to threaten teams not to draft him before 55... It means multiple teams wanted him ABOVE 55. And any allegations that his rising in the mock drafts was enginnered is just stupid. Especially since some of those mocks are done by the same media outlets attacking Bron and Bronny
PS: He measured 6 ft 1 AND A HALF in the combine. IN BARE FEET. Throughout history all players have neasured 2 inches shorter in feet than their listed height until a few years ago. News flash Jordan was actually 6 ft 4.5 in bare feet and Shaq (by his own admission is only 6 ft 11 not his listed 7 ft 2)
Oh no!!! My dad forced me in a situation to make millions!!!
Trae young did it
so we’re just not gonna talk about Giannis and Thanasis?
LeBron James is exceptional in every way (as a father, friend, philanthropist, elite athlete, family man) so I believe he’s equipped his children with all the skills and love possible to succeed no matter what. Praying 🙏🏾 his son will stay healthy and excel in the whatever profession he chooses.
Hmm you could be right but can we challenge it a bit.
A father's job is to prepare his child for the day he won't be there. Setting up your child for a opportunity he's clearly not ready or prepared for seems a bit harsh.
Keep in mind dude missed 6 games because he was recovering from a cardiac arrest at 21yrs old...a good father would have the honest conversation and allow his son to develop into the man he is.
Bronny could have had a million jobs circled around the NBA but it looks like he's taking a shortcut.
With that being said, I completely empathize with a father pulling out all stops to help their son but I am really concerned about the long term effects. It could really mess him up long term.
Dude is blessed. My dad didnt leave an opportunity or anything remotely close to this for me. DONT LISTEN TO THE HATERS BRONNY. BALL OUT🏀
I feel like the no one really knows him isn't true since the kid was literally a streamer and on Faze bro was playing games like most highschoolers, people didn't bother looking into him because they didn't think he'd make it to the league. But still his entry was kinda forced but at the same time who wouldn't help their son out in this situation
Then send his ass to the g league to develop. Or hell force the Raptors to sign him where there's two cameras fans are fans. Don't set him up to fail in front of the world....unless we see him tune into the mamba energy this can end badly in so many ways.
🐰 Showing Love From Maryland. 🦀
I just hope people don’t try to make him Lebron’s shadow …..in my opinion I think he will be decent but he didn’t show & prove in college however it’s nepotism at best with this but people shouldn’t be made because anyone would do the same if they thought their kid was capable
wow so whatbout the other people that try get in nba that play but off yup money talk bs walks not right
Wait until #MikeyWilliams gets Drafted to the NBA in 2025….He only has to have stats better than 4.5 points per game to beat #BronBrony
😂Welp, he's boned, but I think to play in the Lakers I doubt the fire will be on him if anything goes wrong, let us just see how he can handle his career then.
Lebron needs bronny in the league so when lenron retires, he will still get attention from bronny
If y’all watched prime adin u most definitely know his personality and how he is