LeBron James’s son, Bronny James, faced significant criticism after his debut in the NBA. Many players, analysts, and fans labelled Bronny’s draft as nepotism, arguing that he joined the NBA primarily because of his father’s influence. This criticism persists, with Stephen A. Smith recently weighing in to criticize both LeBron and his son.
Earlier this week, on “First Take,” Smith pointed out that everyone understands that Bronny James is in the NBA largely because of his father, LeBron James. Following this remark, Klutch Sports contact him for calling into question LeBron’s role as a father. However, during a recent episode of “First Take,” Smith referred to James as “soft” in response to Klutch Sports’ handling of Bronny’s harsh criticism.
“Couple of people texted me and pissed me off, and they know who they are. People close to LeBron James, talking to me about questioning him as a father. C’mon y’all. It’s got to a point where this LeBron sensitivity is just beyond the pale,” Smith said.
Stephen A Smith says Lebron is SOFT for having Klutch Sports contact him about critisizing Bronny 👀🔥 pic.twitter.com/fER7HwDGVs
— Thetruth (@Thetruth8240) January 31, 2025
Bronny James has encountered significant scrutiny within the league due to his inconsistent performances. Amid high expectations, he has struggled to meet the standards that fans and analysts anticipated. So far, he has not addressed this wave of criticism with a standout performance that would silence his detractors and showcase his true potential.
LeBron James Dominated In The Win Against The Washington Wizards
The Los Angeles Lakers recently played against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. LeBron James showcased his skills with a strong performance, recording a double-double. He scored 24 points, provided 11 assists, and grabbed three rebounds in just 27 minutes of play.
Other key contributors included Rui Hachimura and Shake Milton, who scored 22 and 21 points, respectively. These combined efforts led the Lakers to a commanding victory, winning by 38 points with a final score of 134-96. James has been consistently putting forth strong efforts to secure a playoff spot for the 2024-25 NBA season. He is currently averaging 23.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 9.0 assists per game.
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Following their recent win, the Lakers sit in 5th place in the Western Conference standings with a record of 27-19. Their next game will be against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
