Fans continue to make their thoughts heard on the latest situation regarding Bronny James and the Los Angeles Lakers. To the few who might not be aware, the Lakers decided to draft Bronny with the 55th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. By doing so, they have played a role in ensuring that LeBron James fulfills his desire to be on the court with his son.
While Bronny and LeBron making NBA history as the first-ever father-son duo sounds good, there have also been fans who have been voicing their frustration over the fact that Bronny was drafted in the first place. After all, he certainly did not play well in college. Some have pointed out that there are other players who should have been given a chance over Bronny.
A stat comparison between Bronny James and Boogie Ellis went viral
After hearing that Bronny James was drafted with the 55th pick in the draft, a comparison of Bronny’s stats with another USC Trojans teammate named Boogie Ellis soon gained attention. While Ellis had averaged 16.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 3 assists, he went undrafted.
Let me sit this right here and walk away 🚶🏿♂️➡️ pic.twitter.com/yG5koTYhmj
— Mr. Wholesomething (@footballguy82) June 28, 2024
On the other hand, Bronny was drafted despite averaging just 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists. This undoubtedly speaks to the favoritism that the Lakers have participated in as it inadvertently passed over some young talent that was hoping to get drafted.
Or we could add the 100 other kids that really needed the money. Bronny rushed to the league for no reason.
— Mr. Wholesomething (@footballguy82) June 28, 2024
Fans even blamed LeBron James and held him accountable for this entire situation, “Honestly if I was Bron. I would want my kid to earn his way. You setting him up for failure in the long run. Because when daddy is gone. Bronny is going to have to figure this thing out. And he doesn’t have the skillset to do that.”
Honestly if I was Bron. I would want my kid to earn his way. You setting him up for failure in the long run. Because when daddy is gone. Bronny is going to have to figure this thing out. And he doesn’t have the skillset to do that.
— Mr. Wholesomething (@footballguy82) June 28, 2024
Perhaps LeBron’s existence made it much easier for Bronny James to make it to the Los Angeles Lakers. There is no denying that the 4x NBA champion put inadvertent pressure on the team to make this decision.
Bronny James’ entire draft process has been analyzed greatly
The media have given Bronny an incredible amount of coverage and may have even overlooked the top prospects of this draft in comparison. Due to his poor college performance this season, Bronny has already begun his NBA career with several fans thinking he should not have been drafted by the Lakers.
This event has even made NBA experts discuss the role of nepotism in the league and the world of sports. Only the Lakers know what Bronny is capable of doing for them. Many fans do not think Bronny earned this spot and believe LeBron James helped his son get drafted into the NBA.