Ross Andersen writes thoughtfully about LeBron James’ protectiveness of his son Bronny James and accusations of nepotism. “The emotions of parenthood are gigantic. They can knock anyone off their game, even the great LeBron James.”
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This article is way off the mark. Ross Andersen links to 'a hot mic' moment between LeBron and Richard Jefferson which he interprets as confirmation that LeBron is seeking to intimidate Stephen A Smith for criticizing his son's skills. But instead the concern that LeBron is expressing is over Smith's comments on his capability as a father: Smith is accusing LeBron of forcing his son to play for the Lakers as some extension of his legacy.
Bronny James almost died playing basketball not a few years ago. The insinuation that the main reason that Bronny is still playing in the NBA is to fuel LeBron's ego is frankly uncouth. That's not sports criticism or class commentary about nepotism. It's weird psychoanalyzing and click-bait
No psychoanalyzing needed to see that LeBron is helping his son get to the NBA. And it's also not surprising that he's taking extra heat for it. (He's also getting a lot of positive attention because of it. He gets a reddit post just for hitting a three-pointer in a game.)
Bronny didn't have to go to the Lakers and play with his dad. He would have avoided a lot of scrutiny that happens in LA, even without the appearance of nepotism.
Stephen A is blowing hot air like he always does. LeBron is defensive as a father is. I don't think it's a bad take to say that LeBron brought some of this upon himself.
No, LeBron does not bear any blame for Steve A’s out of pocket comments.
Ross is trying to redirect LeBron defending his family from Steve A’s accusations of irresponsible parenting to LeBron being defensive of nepotism or criticism of Bronny’s basketball skills but that’s not right.
Guess what? Right on time, Bronny hit another three-pointer. This kid's stock is at an all-time high. Nothing can go wrong from here.
https://old.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/1jdxdp6/highlight_bronny_james_splashes_the_three_and_the/
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