The Los Angeles Lakers rookie star Bronny James has been in the spotlight largely due to the incredible legacy of his father, LeBron James. As the son of an NBA legend, Bronny is no stranger to special attention, and this was particularly evident during the Summer League. Despite a performance that some critics found lackluster, Bronny received special treatment compared to other young stars.
Recently, Indiana Pacers star Kyle Mangas voiced his frustration regarding the special treatment Bronny received while playing for the Lakers. Speaking on the Locked On Pacers podcast, Mangas shared his thoughts on the situation.
“There’s so much media surrounding him. We would get off the bus at our hotel, and there’d be 250 people waiting for him to get off just to film and walk into the hotel,” Mangas said.
“You’ve got to feel for a kid like that. There’s just a lot of pressure and publicity, and that’s hard to get away from sometimes. [I] think he handled it pretty well from what I saw,” he added.
Kyle Mangas Reflects on Playing with Bronny James in the Summer League
Indiana Pacers rookie Kyle Mangas made a surprising decision to join the Los Angeles Lakers during the Summer League instead of staying with Indiana. So, Mangas and Bronny James played one game together, which resulted in a loss to the Sacramento Kings.
Though Mangas has voiced his frustrations about the special treatment, he also has positive things to say about the Lakers young player.
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“He’s a super nice guy; he’s quiet; he’s pretty laid back. He’s a hard worker,” Mangas said.
Bronny had a tough start in the Summer League, struggling to find his rhythm in the first few games. However, he managed to have a breakthrough performance towards the end of the tournament. He averaged seven points while shooting 32.7 percent from the field.
