Bronny James Addresses Rookie Criticism: 'Not a Robot'

Bronny James, the 20-year-old rookie guard for the Los Angeles Lakers, has spoken out about the intense scrutiny he faces as the son of LeBron James. In an interview with The Athletic, Bronny addressed the criticism suggesting he is emotionless and only in the NBA due to nepotism, stating that he uses such remarks as motivation to improve. He emphasized his commitment to hard work, mentioning how he focuses on training and watching film to get better every day. Despite averaging only 1.6 points in 21 NBA games, Bronny has had more success in the G League, where he averages 20.6 points. The discourse around him intensified following a public confrontation between LeBron and ESPN's Stephen A. Smith, who criticized Bronny's readiness for the NBA. Bronny's journey has been further complicated by his recovery from a cardiac arrest incident in July 2023, which has impacted his development.