Bronny James’ NBA Debut Struggles Raise Questions of Nepotism
Bronny James, the son of NBA legend LeBron James, made his 13th appearance for the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, playing 15 minutes in his most extensive game yet. Unfortunately, his performance was underwhelming, going 0-for-5 from the floor and committing three turnovers.
This marks a continuation of James’ struggles in the NBA, with a 6.3 shooting percentage in 16 attempts this season. His father, LeBron James, has been accused of nepotism since drafting his son 55th overall in the summer, and the criticism has intensified following Bronny’s recent performances.
Stephen A. Smith recently weighed in on the situation, saying that Bronny’s struggles are not benefiting him and are instead exposing him to criticism. Smith urged LeBron to consider stopping his son from playing in the NBA, as he is clearly not ready yet.
Despite having “no issues” with the two playing on the same team, Smith emphasized that LeBron’s struggles are doing his son a disservice. Bronny has fared much better in the G League, averaging 16.3 points per game.
