The ultimate sports nepo baby

[northbaybbguru]

Has there ever been a bigger example of nepotism/privilege in the history of professional sports than Bronny James?

LeBron did his son no favors. In his selfishness to want to play with his son he has set his son up for quite possibly the most brutal fan interaction for any active athlete in the history of the NBA.

Instead of doing the right thing and being a good parent and encouraging Bronny to HAVE HIS OWN JOURNEY AND LIFE EXPERIENCES in college and then if he's ready after graduating to take his shot at the NBA, LBJ did the selfish thing....

I KNOW LeBron is a good dad, husband and family man..there are many examples of him being such.....BUT he really screwed the pooch on this one IMO.

 

[ayalar09]

I was curious I read that Andre Igodula Jr. is back at Head Royce from Link Academy

Can anyone confirm this?

 

[viper221980]

I was curious I read that Andre Igodula Jr. is back at Head Royce from Link Academy

Can anyone confirm this?

Yes. He's back.

 

[Streak One]

Has there ever been a bigger example of nepotism/privilege in the history of professional sports than Bronny James?

LeBron did his son no favors. In his selfishness to want to play with his son he has set his son up for quite possibly the most brutal fan interaction for any active athlete in the history of the NBA.

Instead of doing the right thing and being a good parent and encouraging Bronny to HAVE HIS OWN JOURNEY AND LIFE EXPERIENCES in college and then if he's ready after graduating to take his shot at the NBA, LBJ did the selfish thing....

I KNOW LeBron is a good dad, husband and family man..there are many examples of him being such.....BUT he really screwed the pooch on this one IMO.

I think the error was saying Bronny was better than some NBA guards when he was in high school. It crearted this world where you have to agree with it (which is pretty crazy) or you have to be negative and that has turned into he isn't any good (which isn't true either).

I also think Lebron saying he wanted to play with Bronny sped up Bronny's timeline.

If you zoom out, this is a really cool story but the noise around it has made it a little harder for some to appreciate it.

 

[northbaybbguru]

I think the error was saying Bronny was better than some NBA guards when he was in high school. It crearted this world where you have to agree with it (which is pretty crazy) or you have to be negative and that has turned into he isn't any good (which isn't true either).

I also think Lebron saying he wanted to play with Bronny sped up Bronny's timeline.

If you zoom out, this is a really cool story but the noise around it has made it a little harder for some to appreciate it.

Because of his dad Bronny is going to take a roster spot now from someone who actually deserves it.

Whatever happens Bronnys dad is a billionaire so Bronny will be just fine. I wonder about the person who's spot Bronny is taking and what the 800k (or whatever the minimum salary is) may do for that family?....someone who didn't come from privilege in which that money would have a real impact.

 

[northbaybbguru]

I think the error was saying Bronny was better than some NBA guards when he was in high school. It crearted this world where you have to agree with it (which is pretty crazy) or you have to be negative and that has turned into he isn't any good (which isn't true either).

I also think Lebron saying he wanted to play with Bronny sped up Bronny's timeline.

If you zoom out, this is a really cool story but the noise around it has made it a little harder for some to appreciate it.

For me at least it's very hard to appreciate "the cool story" if Bronny doesn't deserve to be there.

 

[viper221980]

For me at least it's very hard to appreciate "the cool story" if Bronny doesn't deserve to be there.

Basketball is political at all levels. Many times the better player is not selected whether we're talking about the draft, the all star game, or just making the team at all levels. It is a reflection of the world. Decision makers add people who fit their program or style, are part of the click, bring intangible assets, etc. The reasons are numerous and it happens in every field of human endeavor. The real question is "can he stand on his own and stay in a way that justifies the pick".

 

[ankleassassin]

The Lakers are a franchise that knows a little about basketball i do not think they took a guy for the likes on facebook or tik tok.

The first pick in the draft was said to be overrated by his peers overseas. So everyone has an opinion.

Rob Pelinka knows more and has accomplished more in basketball than anyone on this site posting, so he probably has an idea of how good bronny is.

People on this board though James Wiseman was going to bring the warriors 6 more titles...... so drafting is always a guessing game.

Fans are brutal anyway. He has dealt with it up until now, and will have had to deal with it no matter where he went.

Bronny did not want to stay in college for 4 years, as no player really does, and then try to make the NBA. HE wanted the chance to play with his father, as much as his father wanted a chance to play with his son.

Your 'right' thing, and being a 'good' parent is not his nor anyone else's. He has done the right and good thing already in life that is the reason why we are here talking about it.

 

[nickdakoolkat04]

A lot of people are trying to compare this to Griffey playing with his dad. But this is not the same. It’ll bring people to the arena, but the kid was averaging like three points in college. This isn’t fair for him. LeBron should let him take his own path.

 

[larry legend33]

Has there ever been a bigger example of nepotism/privilege in the history of professional sports than Bronny James?

LeBron did his son no favors. In his selfishness to want to play with his son he has set his son up for quite possibly the most brutal fan interaction for any active athlete in the history of the NBA.

Instead of doing the right thing and being a good parent and encouraging Bronny to HAVE HIS OWN JOURNEY AND LIFE EXPERIENCES in college and then if he's ready after graduating to take his shot at the NBA, LBJ did the selfish thing....

I KNOW LeBron is a good dad, husband and family man..there are many examples of him being such.....BUT he really screwed the pooch on this one IMO.

Yeah this one was bad. Terrible optics all the way around. Seems like a really good kid too.
Hard to believe at this level it still happens but "Daddy Ball" is real and alive in the USA.
Once a great franchise is a total joke right now. Talk about different directions right now when you look at Boston and how they are being run by Brad Stevens.
The thing I love about LA situation is you can't throw out the race card. Lebron hired JJ his podcast buddy. You had guys like Sam Cassell ready to step up. Most of us on this board have more coaching and life exp than JJ.

 

[Streak One]

Now I don't think this is a good basketball decision. I'm just saying that there are roughly 360 guys in the NBA and it most definitely isn't the best 360 in the world. So if the Lakers want to burn a spot on Bronny, it just doens't bother me that much.

 

[ankleassassin]

some of yall really need your basketball talent evaluator labels withdrawn.....

nba roster on opening night....

 

[larry legend33]

Kinda feel sorry for the kid. Its pretty embarrassing and sad. Check the box King. 2 min 0-2. Totally lost on the court. No biz in the league. Move on. But AD looked good. Hopefully he can stay healthy.

 

[ankleassassin]

Kinda feel sorry for the kid. Its pretty embarrassing and sad. Check the box King. 2 min 0-2. Totally lost on the court. No biz in the league. Move on. But AD looked good. Hopefully he can stay healthy.

Your son barely made the high school team. I think Pelinka knows a little bit about basketball talent. No need to feel sorry for the kid. He is a millionaire and on an nba roster. Next time you are at Jesuit ask the team would they rather need you or bronny. Report back big fella.

 

[larry legend33]

Your son barely made the high school team. I think Pelinka knows a little bit about basketball talent. No need to feel sorry for the kid. He is a millionaire and on an nba roster. Next time you are at Jesuit ask the team would they rather need you or bronny. Report back big fella.

This is no different than the CEO's kid who gets the executive job but isn't remotely qualified. Is it right... No. But that is just life. If you think Bronny belongs in the league well then you aren't very smart. He would be a #9 player on Duke's current team. Maybe. Lakers wasted a pick to keep big king happy. Simple strategy. Yeah because the Lakers have been so successful under Pelinka. Since bubble **

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Nobody is comparing any of us to him. Financially I'm pretty blessed so I have no worries in that dept. Go back to the DMV. Your shit starts soon.

 

[larry legend33]

This sums it up well.

Social Media Erupts At 'Staged' Bronny James Moment During Lakers Debut

Bronny James was a mess in Lakers debut, but the pregame nonsense with LeBron James really set NBA fans off.

www.outkick.com

 

[ankleassassin]

This sums it up well.

Social Media Erupts At 'Staged' Bronny James Moment During Lakers Debut

Bronny James was a mess in Lakers debut, but the pregame nonsense with LeBron James really set NBA fans off.

www.outkick.com

he is on an nba roster... NONE of us commenting on high school basketball as been remotely close to an nba roster. most yall couldnt even make a WNBA roster.
i dont read outkick so i couldnt care less about what they think

 

[Streak One]

Articles/Content are based on what people will read/watch. If nobody cared about it, nobody would talk about it. But whether people love it or hate it, people are talking about it

For me, this story is cool for a night and their interaction on the bench was fun. Going forward, it becomes a small footnote on the whole NBA season

 

[ankleassassin]

Articles/Content are based on what people will read/watch. If nobody cared about it, nobody would talk about it. But whether people love it or hate it, people are talking about it

For me, this story is cool for a night and their interaction on the bench was fun. Going forward, it becomes a small footnote on the whole NBA season

just wanted those that claim to be elite talent evaluators to see they were wrong.
i dont think he plays much if at all the rest of the season... but he still is on a roster.. which everyone one of us who laced up Js as a kid dreamed of.

 

[iamgearyblvd]

just wanted those that claim to be elite talent evaluators to see they were wrong.
i dont think he plays much if at all the rest of the season... but he still is on a roster.. which everyone one of us who laced up Js as a kid dreamed of.

The facts are he's in the NBA. How he got there, that's always going to be a talking point. Bronny is just one of many examples of "He is there because of his daddy or because he is the brother of" --- see Austin Rivers. See any Antetokuompo who is not Giannis. See Damion Lee. We can talk until we are blue in the face about who doesn't belong. We can be haters about the nepotism and I can bring to light there are many players who sit on the bench and are the 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th and 15th man and they log countless DNPs who are not offspring of a former players.

It was a cool historical moment and thats all it was. Bronny is likely headed to the G-League because hes not going to get any better sitting on the bench because he is not a rotational player. They got their cameo out of the way last night.

 

[observer22]

To me it’s like when a team signs a former player for 1 day so they can “retire” for that team. It’s not real, mostly just a feel good gesture.

 

[ankleassassin]

The facts are he's in the NBA. How he got there, that's always going to be a talking point. Bronny is just one of many examples of "He is there because of his daddy or because he is the brother of" --- see Austin Rivers. See any Antetokuompo who is not Giannis. See Damion Lee. We can talk until we are blue in the face about who doesn't belong. We can be haters about the nepotism and I can bring to light there are many players who sit on the bench and are the 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th and 15th man and they log countless DNPs who are not offspring of a former players.

It was a cool historical moment and thats all it was. Bronny is likely headed to the G-League because hes not going to get any better sitting on the bench because he is not a rotational player. They got their cameo out of the way last night.

add seth curry to the list.. but you can say all that and wonder why the 2 other greatest to play magic and mike neither had their sons in the league.

 

[vukovich]

The facts are he's in the NBA. How he got there, that's always going to be a talking point. Bronny is just one of many examples of "He is there because of his daddy or because he is the brother of" --- see Austin Rivers. See any Antetokuompo who is not Giannis. See Damion Lee. We can talk until we are blue in the face about who doesn't belong. We can be haters about the nepotism and I can bring to light there are many players who sit on the bench and are the 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th and 15th man and they log countless DNPs who are not offspring of a former players.

It was a cool historical moment and thats all it was. Bronny is likely headed to the G-League because hes not going to get any better sitting on the bench because he is not a rotational player. They got their cameo out of the way last night.

Did you just say see Austin Rivers? Could you possibly have a worse take than that. He was thr consensus national high school player of the year and dukes leading scorer as a freshman. He got his accolades on his own.

 

[coachlittle]

i dont think he plays much if at all the rest of the season... but he still is on a roster..

bronny signed a 4 yr deal ... u think he will spend the whole season with the south bay lakers ? after 3 years of service bronny qualifys for the nba pension ...

 

[iamgearyblvd]

Did you just say see Austin Rivers? Could you possibly have a worse take than that. He was thr consensus national high school player of the year and dukes leading scorer as a freshman. He got his accolades on his own.

Austin Rivers did earn his way to the league. The talent and skill was there. No disputing that. The argument for him was after his rookie deal expired, there was no team out there that was going to sign him for anything more than a vet min because he was seen as not a rotational player. Enter his father, who happened to be also Clippers GM as well as head coach, gave him a 3 yr/36M deal which NO OTHER NBA team was goin going to give him. And we can say "how do you know that no other team would"? Well, its 10/23/24, Austin still is consider to be in his athletic prime, hes 32 years old. Hes been relatively healthy. He aint on any roster. He's out doing podcasts amongst the dozens of other player podcasts (note: im not wasting my time listening to what Austin Rivers has to say).

 

[ayalar09]

It’s very likely Rivers makes just as much doing those podcasts, maybe more than any team would be willing to offer him with a current contract. There are a lot of guys that could still play but now chose to do other things since the money is actually better. Also they don’t have to spend as much time on the road away from their families.

Rivers made close to 60 mil in his career. Regardless of his skill and who gave him the contract, that is still a ton of money that any person could easily retire on.

 

[ankleassassin]

bronny signed a 4 yr deal ... u think he will spend the whole season with the south bay lakers ? after 3 years of service bronny qualifys for the nba pension ...

he will be up in the league soon.. lakers arent going to be a top 4 seed so he will get time eventually

 

[kiddman32]

Yeah, I have an that’s the ticket for him. Play him a tiny bit early to please Daddy, until he and the Flakers realize that he needs minutes against lesser competition in order to improve.

Then, if he does reasonably well there, he might get chances later, esp. if the Flakers bomb out or injuries happen…. or both.

I think Bronny has a chance to eventually be a rotation player, mayyyybe.

Meanwhile, I have heard that Bryce is considered a better prospect. But Daddy will have to still be able to contribute in his late 40’s for any chance of Nepo #2.

As amazing as LeBron is, I have trouble thinking that can happen.

 

[iamgearyblvd]

Yeah, I have an that’s the ticket for him. Play him a tiny bit early to please Daddy, until he and the Flakers realize that he needs minutes against lesser competition in order to improve.

Then, if he does reasonably well there, he might get chances later, esp. if the Flakers bomb out or injuries happen…. or both.

I think Bronny has a chance to eventually be a rotation player, mayyyybe.

Meanwhile, I have heard that Bryce is considered a better prospect. But Daddy will have to still be able to contribute in his late 40’s for any chance of Nepo #2.

As amazing as LeBron is, I have trouble thinking that can happen.

Bryce, I wouldnt say has the talent to be on an NBA roster, but he really does have the better size/body frame to be a rotational 3 or 4. I would not be surprised if Bryce goes and stays in college for at least 2-3 years and collect NIL money, work on his game because his dad's dream/wishes have been fulfilled with playing Bronny. There is no pressure on Bryce to meet lofty expectations. He can just concentrate on being a good basketball player.

 

[kiddman32]

Math sucks. I said "late 40's" for LeBron to have a shot at Nepo #2... He's 39 now, so maybe 44 or 45, not super likely, but not impossible.

He has said he thinks he can play until he's 50. As amazing as he is, I definitely doubt that.

Then again, Wilt was allegedly getting offers from pro teams past his 50th... But NBA, probably not.

 

[iamgearyblvd]

Math sucks. I said "late 40's" for LeBron to have a shot at Nepo #2... He's 39 now, so maybe 44 or 45, not super likely, but not impossible.

He has said he thinks he can play until he's 50. As amazing as he is, I definitely doubt that.

Then again, Wilt was allegedly getting offers from pro teams past his 50th... But NBA, probably not.

There is nothing left for him to achieve. He's already left his impact on the game. His next phase in his life ideally he will use his wealth and influence to help areas of need, development, education, and opportunity.

 

[ankleassassin]

There is nothing left for him to achieve. He's already left his impact on the game. His next phase in his life ideally he will use his wealth and influence to help areas of need, development, education, and opportunity.

hes already done that too.

 

[larry legend33]

Has there ever been a bigger example of nepotism/privilege in the history of professional sports than Bronny James?

LeBron did his son no favors. In his selfishness to want to play with his son he has set his son up for quite possibly the most brutal fan interaction for any active athlete in the history of the NBA.

Instead of doing the right thing and being a good parent and encouraging Bronny to HAVE HIS OWN JOURNEY AND LIFE EXPERIENCES in college and then if he's ready after graduating to take his shot at the NBA, LBJ did the selfish thing....

I KNOW LeBron is a good dad, husband and family man..there are many examples of him being such.....BUT he really screwed the pooch on this one IMO.

Guru... It keeps growing on the scale. I haven't seen this level of nepo since Tommy Boy.

Bronny James won’t play in G League road games, and his Lakers experience is already getting weird

Bronny’s G League assignment comes with the star treatment.

www.sbnation.com

 

[kiddman32]

It's crazy... I honestly think if Bronny had needed to suffer the cuts and bruises of trying to make the league on his own without all the kid-gloves stuff, he might have gained the ability to actually stick with a team for good, at least as a backup/mop-up guy... eventually.

Instead, he's part-timing it in the G League and being treated as something special when he's just... NOT.

Of course, this has a TON to do with LeBron's expiring contract. The Lakers know that if Bronny isn't allowed to hang around, they have zero chance of re-signing Daddy. If the Lakers get Bronny sent to another organization, that's where LeBron will go, unless he just retires.

 

[ankleassassin]

Casual NBA fans...

Bronny is not on a 2-way he is on a NBA contract. This is not unusual for players to not play road games so they can be called to fill the roster spot of the NBA team in case of a late scratch. If the player were on the road in Rio grand Texas they wouldn't get back in time for the NBA game. The difference is, you don't know about it when it happens to Gui Santos because nobody cares about him.

 

[kiddman32]

Okay, my opinion regarding the part-timing was wrong... But I do still think Bronny is being babied too much and it ain't helping him.

But I'll stand by my other take about the Lakers trying to hang onto LeBron any way they can, including hanging on to Bronny when they could do better, and so could Bronny.

 

[ankleassassin]

Okay, my opinion regarding the part-timing was wrong... But I do still think Bronny is being babied too much and it ain't helping him.

But I'll stand by my other take about the Lakers trying to hang onto LeBron any way they can, including hanging on to Bronny when they could do better, and so could Bronny.

All that is probably accurate. And he won't get any better by not playing for sure. Buy yes, LeBron is averaging 24 and 10 at age 40.. so he definitely is worth the time bronny gets.