Bronny James’ journey to the NBA has not been easy. A lot of NBA analysts, former players, and fans have criticized the upcoming star for making it to the Los Angeles Lakers. A significant number of people think that LeBron James paved a smooth road for his son to be on his team.
James was a late second-round selection, and he drew immediate attention due to his father’s legacy. While some disagree, it’s safe to say that he received more attention than other picks from the same class. Likewise, a number of people think that his father has nothing to do with it and his talent is the sole reason for his progress.
NBA analyst Nick Wright feels that Bronny James is criticized unfairly. James’s stunning career-high performance against the Santa Cruz Warriors proves his worth. However, he’s still drawing a lot of criticism. Another well-known NBA analyst, Colin Cowherd, mentioned that James is a “rotational player.”
After Cowherd’s statement, Wright backed James by saying it was “wildly unfair” to continue criticizing the rookie.
“You know what a rotational player is? A top 5% outcome for all second-round picks in NBA history. Which is why the criticism of the pick and treating Bronny like he was a Make-A-Wish prospect was wildly unfair,” Wright said.
Wright said there are no issues with James and his performance. He also praised him by saying his character, IQ and genes are 10 out of 10.
Los Angeles Lakers Recalls Bronny James After His Stellar Performance
The Los Angeles Lakers are at a crucial position ,and they must pick up the pace to make it to the playoffs. The Lakers are fifth in the Western Conference with a 43-28 record. The Lakers are trailing the Memphis Grizzlies and the Denver Nuggets.
With only 11 games remaining in the regular season, the Lakers have a tough schedule ahead. Los Angeles will need to face off against the Indiana Pacers, and the team has called up Bronny James to play.
James will continue his time in the G-league, but he’ll travel with the Lakers to Indiana. The young star continued to shine in his last game, scoring 17 points, nine assists, and six rebounds. The Lakers need some depth, and James is expected to play a crucial role in the upcoming game. However, the team might keep his time limited since they are playing a crucial game against a strong team.
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