LeBron James‘ son, Bronny James, made headlines when he was selected 55th overall by the Los Angeles Lakers at last week’s NBA Draft. Despite initial rumors, Bronny recently revealed that he hadn’t considered the possibility of being picked by the Lakers. In an introductory press conference, Bronny emphasized that his main focus is on his own development, rather than teaming up with his father.
“I’m trying to get my name out for myself. I just want to come in and get my work in and get better every day. I never really had a thought of me going to play with my dad. That’s always there to take part in, but it wasn’t a main focus of mine,” Bronny said.
Bronny James and family celebrate his draft to the Lakers
Bronny also acknowledged the heightened pressure and scrutiny that comes with being LeBron James’ son, stating: “For sure, there’s an amplified amount of pressure. I’ve already seen it on social media and the Internet, talking about how I might not deserve an opportunity. But I’ve been dealing with stuff like this my whole life, so it’s nothing different. It’s more amplified for sure, but I’ll get through it.”
Despite his confidence, there have been rumors and criticism surrounding Bronny’s draft selection. Reports suggested that his agent, Rich Paul, reached out to NBA teams urging them not to draft Bronny for his father’s name. However, behind the scenes, it was reported that the Los Angeles Lakers were specifically saving their draft pick for Bronny.
Bronny insists it wasn’t his main focus to play with LeBron
The story took an interesting turn when Savannah James, LeBron’s wife, responded to rumors about LeBron allegedly sleeping with his teammate’s mother. This added more fuel to the already buzzing media coverage surrounding the James family.
The drama didn’t stop there, as it was reported that LeBron unfollowed sports journalist Rachel Nichols over her comments about Bronny. Additionally, there are rumors circulating that the Los Angeles Lakers are planning to make a significant move to pair up LeBron with a Nets forward amid a roster shake-up.
The entire situation has left fans divided, with some criticizing Bronny for allegedly lying about not wanting to play with his father. Despite the controversy, one thing is for sure – the James family continues to be at the center of attention in the NBA world.
