In the latest episode of ‘Mind the Game’ podcast, LeBron James opened up on Bronny and how he’s handled his newfound media attention. LeBron said that he’s proud of his son and admitted that he wouldn’t be able to deal with his situation today amid social media and the never-ending stream of scrutiny from the fans.
“For Bronny to have that mindset of ‘At this point of time in my life and in my game I know where I stand but I know how I affect the game. He’s just a winning player and I just love his mindset. Some of his answers to questions given to him, I was in awe of because we’ve never talked about it before. He’s definitely not his Dad and I’m not him. I wouldn’t be able to handle the scrutiny and all the things that he got going on at his age, and with social media.”
LeBron James may be an expert at social activity nowadays, but it wasn’t always the case. During his early days in the league, roughly 20 years ago now, things like X, Instagram, and TikTok were not around and it was much easier to shut out the noise and pressure from the outside.
While LeBron eventually grew accustomed to the social media world, it was a gradual process that didn’t really take effect until halfway through his career. Fortunately, he learned enough along the way to stay out of trouble and avoid any controversies.
Bronny is doing the same, but it’s arguably even more impressive given his situation. At 19 years old and at 6’1″, James is not on the superstar track like his dad, but he’s navigating the process like an absolute professional and he’s doing enough to show every team what he brings to the table as a playmaker, defender, and leader in the locker room.
Bronny James Is Rising To The Challenge
Despite his success at the combine, it hasn’t been an easy road for James Jr. After graduating from Sierra Canyon High School, Bronny suffered a cardiac arrest in the offseason that set him back for months.
By the time he played his first game for USC, nobody was sure what to expect or how long it would take him to round into form. On the court, while he did have flashes here and there, Bronny was never able to establish himself as a star with averages of just 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game on 36% shooting.
With fans practically begging him to stay in college for at least another year, Bronny entered the offseason with many questions about his future. Fortunately, he kept all his options open by moving to the transfer portal, allowing him to either stay in school or have his name called data the draft.
While scouts are still split on exactly how good Bronny can be, he’s already making a name for himself through his interactions with the media and the basketball IQ he shows on the court. With his maturity and character on full display, teams are taking a real interest in his game and he’s rising to the occasion in a way that’s making LeBron proud.
