Bronny James (Photo by Scott Strazzante/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images)
Bronny James, LeBron James’ son, signed a four-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers on July 3, with a potential worth of $8 million, as part of a guaranteed agreement. A few hours later, LeBron James re-signed with the Lakers for a two-year deal that included a player option for the following season and a no-trade clause. This makes them the first father-son duo to play simultaneously in the NBA’s history.
However, Bronny’s professional debut did not meet the expectations of NBA analysts and fans, as the team lost five straight games in the NBA Summer League. As a result, Bronny faced heavy criticism from NBA fans due to his poor performance. Former Lakers player Kermit Washington also expressed concerns for Bronny James after his underwhelming performances in the NBA Summer League.
Former #Lakers player Kermit Washington is genuinely concerned about Bronny James. Thinks someone really needs to step in and help him because “he’s suffering inside.” #NBA
#NBA2KSummerLeague pic.twitter.com/xf78tjWwpp— SpursReport (@SpursReporter) July 16, 2024
“They’re really trying to help LeBron’s son be successful. But, in my opinion, and it bothers me, he’s not ready for pro ball. Because he’s 6’1, he’s a point guard, and he has to have really good handles, and he really doesn’t have really good handles yet. Next, you have to be a good outside shooter, and he’s not a good outside shooter.” Washington said.
Washington Reveals Bronny James’ Struggles
Washington stated that Bronny is struggling internally and lacks confidence due to his poor performance. The former Lakers player also provided advice for LeBron James.
“I feel bad for him because I know that even though you see him smiling, he’s suffering inside. And he’s trying to find out ‘How can I make it?’. He has no confidence out there at all. So if I was LeBron, first of all, I would say to my son, ‘Okay, we gotta get you in tremendous shape where you can play defense, you can hustle, you can beat people up and down the court.’” Washington added.
Washington further added that Bronny reminds him of Gary Payton‘s son, as both are hustlers and aggressive players.
“[Bronny] reminds me a lot of Gary Payton’s son. He just hustles and is a very aggressive player. People say LeBron’s son is making a lot of money. Well, he’s never been without. He doesn’t know what it is like to not have money. So he doesn’t have the desire to be such a great player who can make money and help his family.” Washington continued.
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