Should the Lakers draft Bronny to keep LeBron?

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18 күн бұрын

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@annierushing4796 16 күн бұрын

They should've kept Scottie Pippen Jr.

@ProphSZN 16 күн бұрын

Kinda crazy of major nba superstars Scottie Pippen Jr gonna be better than MJ or LeBron’s sons

@jamesmcdonald4722 10 күн бұрын

Not ready!

@NZZN666 15 күн бұрын

If Bronny's name was John Smith and he didnt have a famous dad but had EXACTLY the same basketball ability, he'd never sniff the NBA.

@miguelduque3148 12 күн бұрын

Preach

@justinalien9797 12 күн бұрын

Danke

@khalilwilliams1818 12 күн бұрын

right bonny has to deserve it he should get there just because who his daddy is

@Tewche 11 күн бұрын

Same for Giannis brother. And curry brother. And Drew brother. Etc etc.

@wattwatkins3574 10 күн бұрын

@@Tewche Curry's brother? Damn that kid is good....

@bryanstarke2931 16 күн бұрын

The fact that Bronny is 'available' at any pick is just terrible

@magacop5180 16 күн бұрын

It’s not terrible. He’s just not a Baller.

@tereraikarenge3721 16 күн бұрын

its not, some players might not be good. But they bring with them a lot of attention which can be turned into money.

@MoneyMadeKade 15 күн бұрын

@@tereraikarenge3721you understand business

@Bman32x 14 күн бұрын

I’ve seen players with VHS tape from Europe get drafted. Bronny will be a solid role player. I think anyone judging him by him being a failure if he is anything less than LeBron is stupid and unfair but that’s just me.

@jasonstockdale328 14 күн бұрын

Black privilege

@j.d.s.7577 16 күн бұрын

Bronny can't compete in college! Why is this a conversation! Ridiculous!!!!

@diggidy5367 16 күн бұрын

They're trying to rationalize and repeat the narrative enough that it won't be as shocking when it happens. The media is in on the fix

@BootyWarrior555 11 күн бұрын

Cuz the emperor wears no clothes. The nba and owners have rev sharing. They want media to always push the most invested in athlete. This is why they keep bringing up “entertainment”, before sport.

@christianwilliams7861 16 күн бұрын

Bronny wasn’t even good on his hs team or a bad college team and the entire media lies for him. This is ridiculous

@Militarize 16 күн бұрын

It seems to me that the mob ran type mentality is plaguing the nba. Now it's rich Paul amd his Klutch Sports have gotten way too much power, he and LeBron control multiple teams. They influence players and coaches. They can tell front offices who to hire and fire. All because three Billionaires who are friends control the nba and the media surrounding it. It's the mob, just an updated and newer version.

@crystalstar3907 16 күн бұрын

The media is passing me off cause the kid just doesn't have IT.

@truthspeaks1813 15 күн бұрын

Passing 😅😅😅

@back2back379 15 күн бұрын

It’s just proof that Lebron is and has been paying off the media. That talk doesn’t come out of nowhere.

@ChiraqMaybackMMG 15 күн бұрын

Yep, Klutch Sports @@back2back379

@jnova707 16 күн бұрын

Bronny James is on the same level of Thanasis. Neither should be on an NBA roster but nepotism supercedes that fact.

@TV1stTime 16 күн бұрын

How YOU go say facts and HE hasn’t even played in the NBA yet facts can’t be disputed not trying to be offensive but that’s not a good character trait stating assumptions as Facts I made myself mindful of doing that as I got older cause WE all have done it

@streettoughfighting 16 күн бұрын

Yeah it’s sad that some hard working kid without a famous daddy won’t get drafted so some team can pity draft bronny to attempt to lure daddy…bronny ain’t nba talent and anyone not swinging from daddies D will see that fact loud n clear.

@lightfight8r 16 күн бұрын

It's not a fact yet but SAS is right: Bronny will be mercilessly targeted by Pat Beverly & Dillon Brooks. Remember Lavar Ball claiming that his sons will bring rings? Bronny's experience will be a lot worse than Alonzo's.

@jnova707 15 күн бұрын

@@lightfight8r At least Lonzo and Lamelo averaged respectable numbers heading into the draft. Lonzo was clearly overrated but would only play for the Lakers. Lamelo is a better player just both have injury issues. Bronny averaged 5 points a game no kid in college has a shot of making an NBA team with his numbers but because of nepotism Bronny will take an opportunity from someone who has earned and deserves it.

@lightfight8r 15 күн бұрын

@@jnova707 You're right in that respect :) Nepotism will play a large part in him getting drafted. Lebron seems like the kind of guy who would ensure that his children would get all the benefits that his wealth affords. Contrast that with Shaq for example. Shaq already made it clear to his kids: "you got to earn your keep. My money is mine, not yours. You want money? Go earn it." There is no handout in their future, I think. Shaq's son Shareef is currently toiling in the G League. You wouldn't hear Shaq singing praises about him. He wants Shareef to break into the NBA because of his talents, not because of his dad.

@AkAGoLakers 16 күн бұрын

Hell No Lakers should not draft bronny James, it’s nothing personal world but No

@thatstress1 16 күн бұрын

Shut up u ain’t nobody

@db-hj9cu 16 күн бұрын

That's the best move for the team for the future and it'll only cost a late 2nd round pick

@selfmaderish4690 16 күн бұрын

Dang, not even for the culture 😂

@Bman32x 14 күн бұрын

And you think there are 10 players on that roster now that are consistently better than Bronny? Why not take someone who literally has been taught & trained by LeBron?

@wattwatkins3574 10 күн бұрын

@@Bman32x lol... This is the worst take i have seen out of all these bad take

@derrickjuniorallison8756 16 күн бұрын

I believe in bronny but he shouldn't have even made all American McDonald's

@mmou3878 16 күн бұрын

He actually played decent in that game.

@chrisanderson2056 16 күн бұрын

Wrong, he earned that spot

@diggidy5367 16 күн бұрын

@@chrisanderson2056BS. Less than 14 pts a game on an average high school team. He wasn't even named to the first team of his league. He got smoked by several players that he got picked over when they played in high school. His placement was one of the worst selections in that game's history.

@Thebeat139 16 күн бұрын

Correct he ave 13 points in high school he not good

@ayukseven2819 16 күн бұрын

@@diggidy5367😊Q

@DavidToback 16 күн бұрын

Marcus Jordan was way better and didn’t even sniff the league

@jcmiisbeast5288 14 күн бұрын

Bryce will be better than all of them

@jkirk6444 3 күн бұрын

Lmao nah, I agree bronny has no business being drafted this year but Marcus Jordan was actually worse

@Drew-DTM 16 күн бұрын

Of course not. The Lakers should rid themselves of lebron.

@LNik21 16 күн бұрын

It’s ridiculous, crazy and assonance to think that Bronny James will get picked by an NBA team. You have a 2Time Dunk Champion, and a G League MVP in MAC McClung waiting to get a fair shot at playing for a real contract in the NBA. MAC McClung is 25.5 PPG, 4.6RPG, and 6.5 APG. Who has ever heard of a NBA prospect who’s only 6’3 averages 4.8 PPG. With 2.8 REB??? Make it make sense…

@masstv_official1189 12 күн бұрын

💯💯

@BJ6ix 16 күн бұрын

I thought was r Kelly in the thumbnail Lol 😅

@nickglenn9970 16 күн бұрын

😂😂😂

@kadarbraxton4717 15 күн бұрын

Naw naw you mistaking me foe somebody else.

@user-fg6vy8pe3t 13 күн бұрын

Me too

@Epicstivity 5 күн бұрын

I don't see nothing wrong... Lol 😂😂😂

@Anthony-qh9dg 16 күн бұрын

Lebron retires and Anthony Davis gets traded. Lakers need a complete rebuild.

@dawg2067 16 күн бұрын

Casual

@db-hj9cu 16 күн бұрын

Dude this the Lakers you talkin about. I think they should draft him in the 2nd round if he there and that's actually not a stretch pick because it's not common for 2nd rounders to make the team. But the Lakers run a business and the Lakers put their greats and business above wins and losses. Magic got part of the team, kobe got 50m after a torn Achilles and when there was no way he was worth it. That's what the Lakers do and that's why legends always go there in free agency. Bronny and Bron together is something the Lakers would do and Laker fans would understand.

@thatstress1 16 күн бұрын

Hush boy

@TodTatney 16 күн бұрын

I agree LeBalco ruined the lakers

@michaelcavazuti3270 16 күн бұрын

@@TodTatney as did Rob Palinka!! LAKERS won't win again until LeBalco is gone!!

@The787200 16 күн бұрын

I Thought That Was A Picture Of R. Kelly For A Moment.

@killacan5296 16 күн бұрын

😂😂 me too😂

@mambacommas 16 күн бұрын

Me three 😂😂😂

@kristfr045 16 күн бұрын

Hahahahahaaha same

@user-bo5oj6rb4x 16 күн бұрын

I did to

@Princegio23 16 күн бұрын

Me four

@johnnoone4323 16 күн бұрын

Thank you Steven A for your honesty about Bronny playing with LeBron.

@miguelduque3148 12 күн бұрын

Goes to show you how scared every media person/ex nba players are scared to say bronny is not nba material yet.

@hallking7441 16 күн бұрын

Can we be serious look at his stats. He's barely good enough to be a college player!

@masstv_official1189 12 күн бұрын

🤣💯

@papitordz87 16 күн бұрын

They drafting the name NOT the player. There are hundreds of baller better than him.

@antjohnson5464 15 күн бұрын

You are wrong...ther are 1000s better than him😂

@NicccAIN 13 күн бұрын

If his name Dwayne Walter he wouldn’t have been a 4 to 5-star recruit, let only being drafted. Ik that sounds harsh but it’s the truth.

@gabetos7748 16 күн бұрын

If he goes to the nba anybody can make it

@thatstress1 16 күн бұрын

Yeah but just anybody won’t make it because not just anybody dad is in the nba

@danadane6482 16 күн бұрын

Except Marcus Jordan!!😂

@danadane6482 16 күн бұрын

Jon Barry, Luke Walton etc. Man S.A.S you sound Ridiculous why not Bro?

@LlamaBearMan 12 күн бұрын

@@danadane6482 Both those players had better college careers than Bronny. They just didn't work in the NBA.

@kb_utube 16 күн бұрын

Everytime windy speaks about James family it's sad to see how such a respected writer dances around his true feelings

@dabiggchill06 16 күн бұрын

It's called "nepotism" and it's supposed to not be allowed.

@chochlatevanilla 15 күн бұрын

If you had the opportunity to set your son up for success you'd take it, don't try taking the moral high ground

@waynemarshall8836 16 күн бұрын

4pts with 20mpg is a disgusting statistic

@Akumaten1 16 күн бұрын

Why yall got this man lookin like R.Kelly on the thumbnail?? lol

@amanisun8293 16 күн бұрын

😅😅😅💀💀💀

@DavidBagga 16 күн бұрын

Personally I hope bronny goes back to college and develops another year or so and can lead a team like he’s capable of. BUT, the NBA is an entertainment league and I wouldn’t be mad if he’s in the league because love it or hate it we’ll all be entertained 🍿

@rulerhbf 16 күн бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@Agent.Wadsworth 16 күн бұрын

He ain't even on Lonzo Ball's level.

@MichelePonte 16 күн бұрын

He didn't lead his high school team... I hope he goes back to college too

@MR.__G 5 күн бұрын

Lmao capable of leading what ? He wasn’t even the best player in high school. The most he avg was a measly 14 ppg.

@dasher920 16 күн бұрын

Why not They already screwed up the franchise for the next 5 to 10 years I enjoy watching Austin Reeves play but he’s not gonna be the franchise player here in two years… Anthony Davis will probably be collecting disability

@mwebb999 14 күн бұрын

Averaging 4.8 points per game, I thought that was a typo

@chriswade1863 16 күн бұрын

Glad someone finally said this. Not surprised it’s SAS. 👏👏👏

@andry954305 11 күн бұрын

If he gets drafted, it basically shows the hypocrisy of “if you work hard enough, you can make your dreams come true.” I guess it’s more important to have a father called LeBron.

@dorjegyurme7154 16 күн бұрын

The LAKERS NEED A New Coach and Kevin Durant 💜🏀💛

@mikeadbdel 16 күн бұрын

Hell No

@jeanpagette5019 16 күн бұрын

So the kid averages 5 points 2 boards. Has a health issues. Just think how that plays out. Daddy got you drafted not your skill. Bronny gonna catch those L’s nightly just to send a message

@mytake1465 15 күн бұрын

Just know he could live w that. He had been walking that life since birth. You guys are just talking they are making their dreams come Tru. Legacy

@jeanpagette5019 14 күн бұрын

@@mytake1465 you assume that is the kids dream. Allay and forever vilified and pressed because he not even close to his legend father.

@grizzlytyme4509 14 күн бұрын

You know it's a center that only average 9 points and 4 rebounds projected to be the number 1 pick its not all about skills nowadays its about potential and still would've got picked its 2 rounds to a draft and Payton Watson from the nuggets averaged like 3 points in college got drafted still and look at him now

@jeanpagette5019 14 күн бұрын

@@grizzlytyme4509 that guy has a more measurable skill set and got nearly zero minutes thus far this playoffs. What exactly is Bronnie potential? Scouts don’t see it. GM’s don’t see it and his collage coach played for kept him near that bench constantly

@grizzlytyme4509 13 күн бұрын

@@jeanpagette5019 you don't have to see it that don't mean he won't ot can't be great alot of people that's successful or made it nobody saw there'll potential but they put in the work so people could start seeing it and perfected there'll craft anythings possible so the negative approach he's not gonna be good approach im just not hearing because I seen alot of nobody's become somebody so I don't never count anyone out

@morality2020 14 күн бұрын

Man I thought that was R.Kelly at first glance lol 😂

@MRHINTON1 16 күн бұрын

Stephen A is absolutely right

@envesting 16 күн бұрын

True Statement, Bonny has a lot more to prove if he wants to play in the NBA after 1 college season!

@charlesallen9483 16 күн бұрын

I thought I was looking at R Kelly Jr

@user-fg6vy8pe3t 13 күн бұрын

Facts

@Official_WaltClyde 16 күн бұрын

At first when i first seen the thumbnail i was like Why is Stephen A comparing Bronny To R.Kelly?! Lol ...

@nabryankeene2549 16 күн бұрын

Lmao! 😂🤣😭

@MrWhatsGoingOn 16 күн бұрын

R.Kelly TP2 and Double Up CD thumbnail cover!!!! 😂😂😂😂

@derekcasanares4785 16 күн бұрын

When I first saw the photo of Bronny, I thought he was R. Kelley

@lionpaw9118 16 күн бұрын

I believe I can fly

@MR.__G 5 күн бұрын

He might as well go to jail for getting into the league avg 4 off the bench 😂😂

@tylerreigle6462 16 күн бұрын

Bronny should have did the smart thing and stayed at USC to continue to develop, he's nowhere near NBA ready and I want him to succeed but if we're being real and you watched him last year you didn't see a player close to being NBA ready. He's very challenged offensively I don't think he's comfortable with that aspect of the game yet and I just fear him coming out now is gonna hinder his development and shorten his career

@erkuza9220 14 күн бұрын

This year is probably going to be the best shot he has at being drafted. No one is going to waste a 2 round draft pick on him except the Lakers and that's only because they want to keep Lebron and the potential revenue that will come with having the first father and son duo in NBA history.

@seanswinton6242 14 күн бұрын

Going back to university should be best. He needs to develop and learn the game from other perspectives. Bronny won't have the luxury and the leverage to do what LeBron has done. He will have to follow instructions unlike his father who dictates. Bronny has far more options and luxuries his college peers don't have.

@user-jp9lo8hd5k 12 күн бұрын

🎉gz😮😢🎉😂@@erkuza9220

@emmanuelsamson4819 16 күн бұрын

I hope Lebron will take note of how Thanassis is mocked and excoriated. That might knock him to his senses.

@zepcrazyfre 16 күн бұрын

No hate for Bronny James or King James but Romeo Miller (Lil Romeo) isn’t playing in the NBA and his stats “vaguely” match Bronny James so respectfully idk about this at all…especially considering his heart problems…that’s a reach and it’s socially tasteless to say but it’s still an area of concern imo;

@chesscomsupport8689 16 күн бұрын

The Lakers have to make some major moves in the offseason. AD needs more help if the team is going to compete for the title.

@sameday3271 16 күн бұрын

I thought that was Kells 😂

@user-lh9bu4np5t 15 күн бұрын

So why is this even a conversation

@warriorj8658 16 күн бұрын

That’s R Kelly

@DB_3900_E.S.O 16 күн бұрын

Yea and let him develop in the gleague for about 5 years

@joshuagallo5893 14 күн бұрын

Well said, Stephen A! You are absolutely correct! Bronny has not earned his stripes if he’s drafted because if any other kid with the same skills and same resume at USC, that kid would not be drafted. Period. Maybe he’s a G league player.

@wolfel1954 16 күн бұрын

He needs to stay in school. He cant even be in the G League

@bashercleaner863 16 күн бұрын

Comin from u lil boy who doesnt know how to play basketball yeah 😂😂😂

@alfonstabz9741 15 күн бұрын

@@bashercleaner863 you don't need to be a basketball player to notice his deficiencies yet. I want bronny to in spurs somebody where he can become of the guards together with wemby. bronny need more time to mature and prepare mentally and physical specially after what happen last year.

@PineappaPres14 11 күн бұрын

@@bashercleaner863It always be the “lil boys” like you calling other people lil boys lmao🤣

@ricardobrown72 16 күн бұрын

Do we get to retire LeBron and Windhorst together?

@wardripj88 16 күн бұрын

You either keep it together around Lebron and AD or Lebron leaves and you trade AD and start over completely

@kw0017 16 күн бұрын

His dad can get him drafted, but if he gets on an NBA court his dad won't be able to save him from getting killed

@zekusas 16 күн бұрын

They will be too much pressure on him if he gets to the lakers or because of his health they might not be any pressure

@iluvcakes19 16 күн бұрын

Why every time SAS talks about LBJ he feels like he has to be polite and tiptoe some imaginary line?

@dgitoutofmany1 4 күн бұрын

Bronny looking like RKelly in the thumbnail

@usmcmsgt5487 15 күн бұрын

Imagine not earning your way into the NBA, but getiing there because of daddy..... the only stats Bronny's is better than is SAS at 1.5 ppg....

@mentalmachete2273 16 күн бұрын

Popovich could fine tune the kid. Bron and Wemby would be scary. He’d get another championship and leave his son in good hands and less spotlight.

@antoniost.christopher8303 16 күн бұрын

You smoking poop

@bashercleaner863 16 күн бұрын

Best comment ive read on this comment 🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡

@user-mp2fb9ku5o 16 күн бұрын

Pop can't coach Lebron

@nervenllarena4948 16 күн бұрын

yeah cuz after Kawhi left the Spurs the Spurs is always the worst team in NBA LOL

@0168196250 16 күн бұрын

Bron and pop? 😂 do it lakers !!!! Do it !!!! Just kept AD and the rest, just to show how good the team is without Bron.

@Epicstivity 5 күн бұрын

Hell, we're all AVAILABLE... LOL 😂

@jonm8895 12 күн бұрын

The easy answer is no, but I’d love the Lakers to keep mortgaging their future and draft a player who’s not even good enough to be in the Harlem globetrotters.

@ksh9504 16 күн бұрын

Please don't waste a pick on bronny lakers don't want him hes not ready get young build around ad go Lakers

@leev6509 15 күн бұрын

I want bronny to work on his craft for another year and to increase his stats.

@allensmith5532 12 күн бұрын

Bron-Bron Jr, ain't ready. I know 7th & 8th graders who would clean Jr's clock out. Stay in college Jr for another year or 2 and get YO GAME RIGHT‼️‼️

@Cahluvca 16 күн бұрын

If you're grown and surprised by nepotism....

@WhatIsaysGoes 9 күн бұрын

He is a Miami Heat. Book it!!!!!!

@donniewarren8363 16 күн бұрын

The Thumbnail looks like R. Kelly

@lallen8462 15 күн бұрын

Who wants a dude that still hasn't even beat his own dad in a 1 one 1 pickup game lol.. Bronny be lucky if the foreign leagues even want him

@John_Henry83 16 күн бұрын

I think Brony should stay at USC for at least one year. I have to admit that I am a BIG USC fan. But Brony is not ready for the NBA yet. He has the potential but it needs to be developed. Weather that is at USC ( I hope ) or some other college is a choice for him and his family to make. But if he goes to the NBA at this point it is going to be a disaster that he MAY NEVER recover from.

@jeffreypajarillo1111 16 күн бұрын

The Lakers will surely select Bronny in the upcoming 2024 NBA Draft. Bronny will be the future saviour of the Lakers! He will be continuing his dad's legacy! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@darrylgoldsmith7107 13 күн бұрын

NO NO way neither deserve that type of notoriety it’s a very special presidence exceptional

@RavagHer 16 күн бұрын

when u need to draft a meh player to keep a 40 year old player....thats sad bro

@user-ru1jz9cq2y 5 күн бұрын

As a Dallas Cowboys fan, this sounds like a Jerry Jones move. Pick a controversial player just to remain relevant or to sell tickets. Not a winning move.

@WhatIsaysGoes 9 күн бұрын

Bronny is a pro. Salute to him

@jessemiltimore8285 14 күн бұрын

I usually don’t agree with smith but I 100% agree with him on this. Bronny isn’t NBA ready

@roebuckrowhammer3889 9 күн бұрын

Stephen A. is absolutely right!💯

@Goose-23 16 күн бұрын

Change the picture Like haha RKelly

@jamesb4719 16 күн бұрын

I don't know who else is going to be available at 55.. we could use a center of a big power fower or a big point pour point gard

@coz2j69 4 күн бұрын

Bronny has the thinking ability to be successful in any league

@iamyourgod76 4 күн бұрын

Give Paul George, Giannis, and Harden that same energy! Give Dale Earnhardt (rip) that same energy.

@javierreta1262 16 күн бұрын

I think a normal offseason/preparation for a college season will do wonders for him. Maybe not a first round pick but won’t go u drafted for next year’s draft.

@azrielnguyen9586 16 күн бұрын

If I was in charge, I'd draft Bronny and trade him with his dad to division opponents.

@K1ngCarlton 16 күн бұрын

Id love to see bron and his son play and i hope it happens, that being said, isnt this QUITE literally tampering 😂

@WhatIsaysGoes 9 күн бұрын

2nd round pick. Happy for him

@Braintree2Station 16 күн бұрын

Would be hilarious if the Lakers drafted Bronny and didn't resign LeBron

@eastbee1034 16 күн бұрын

No Bronny Allowed

@user-hi9sh2jf9x 13 күн бұрын

Thank you S.A.S for being one of the only people in the media industry to be honest about brony James and not kiss lebron butt like everyone else do

@davidroberts9302 7 күн бұрын

People just need to stop kissing booty and say the truth…bronny ain’t no way, no how nba material. Shoot, kid ain’t even div 1 type. Nepotism is why he’s at today.

@billydee7340 14 күн бұрын

Steaven A I believe this kid would be a fighter and champion in the NBA .

@The-Real-One- 16 күн бұрын

Bronny is Not an NBA player... the excuses are crazy lol

@Galvatron83 16 күн бұрын

Would you be saying that IF he wasn’t LeBron’s son? Cause there’s ALOT of NBA players who aren’t NBA players! But they’re still there. Give the kid a chance and let’s see what happens.