Bronny is clear about it: "I don't want to just be LeBron James' son"
Many doubt the son of the basketball legend, but the new Los Angeles Lakers player wants to show them they are wrong
As always when the child of a legend enters the scene in any field, expectations skyrocket. This is the case with Bronny James, son of LeBron James, with many expecting him to fail while others hold high hopes for the 20-year-old. The new player for the Los Angeles Lakers is represented by Rich Paul, just like his father. The renowned agent recently shared the conversation he had with the guard before deciding to enter the NBA Draft.
"I just want to hear my name being called," Bronny told him. "Do you care where?" Paul asked. "No," Bronny replied. "No one pressured Bronny to turn professional," said Paul. "Bronny had the option to stay at USC, transfer elsewhere, or go pro. Bronny is serious," Paul added. "This is not a damn game for him. He wants to play in the NBA, and he wants to do well in his role."
Executives Doubt Bronny
"The expectations for Bronny from fans, LeBron, and Rich Paul do not align with the reality of his game," an executive from the Eastern Conference stated. "If they had a true idea of how far Bronny is, they simply wouldn't have done this."
"You are set up to fail," a talent scout from the Eastern Conference, who evaluated Bronny for years, said. "It's like, what is the expectation here?" "I was absolutely surprised," the talent scout said. "I wouldn't be doing my job as an evaluator if I didn't write a report," he added. "He knows who he is," another talent scout said. "He knows what he can do."
Bronny's Words
"My dream has always been simply to make a name for myself, to be known, and of course, to reach the NBA, which is the ultimate goal for all of us here," Bronny said. "I never thought just about playing with my dad, but sure, he's mentioned it a couple of times." Later, Bronny added: "I just want people to know that my name is Bronny James and not to identify me solely as LeBron James' son."
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