On Thursday afternoon, Bronny James was selected in the second round of the NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Lakers, which is of course where his father LeBron James has played for the past six seasons. The move has sparked outrage from fans and media who think that Bronny was only selected because of his father. Bronny’s agent Rich Paul insists that’s not the case, but fans aren’t convinced.
According to a report from TMZ Sports, Rich Paul responded to the criticism that Bronny was only selected because of his father as he claimed that Bronny would have been selected even if he was not at all related to LeBron James.
“Rich Paul says Bronny James would be in the NBA even if his name was John Smith … downplaying all the critics’ claims of nepotism playing a major role in LeBron James’ son getting drafted to the Lakers,” TMZ Sports wrote this week.
However, Paul was quickly blasted for this claim as fans quickly accused the prominent sports agent of lying.
John Smith would have stayed another year in college if we’re serious https://t.co/YRkviavtaL
— 𝔻𝕖𝔹𝕒𝕝𝕝 (@WfromDeBall) June 29, 2024
Why do we have to lie? Just tell the truth as we all know what’s going on https://t.co/4hPP6zKRI3
— Herb Lawrence (@Ecnerwal23) June 29, 2024
Lying be fire sometimes lmao I get it https://t.co/OQcOs46cJ5
— Volume 2 (@SoloDahDon) June 29, 2024
This is what turns people off. Stop insulting our intelligence. Own it and move on. We not mad he in the league. We annoyed at how dumb y'all really think we are. https://t.co/HxxjwzLJ33
— 🤘🏿🚀ROCKETS PROPAGANDA🚀🤘🏿 (@AKInfinity_VVS) June 30, 2024
I know Rich Paul is Bron’s guy but he has to knock it off. https://t.co/H63vySANfp
— Sir-Hampton (@_sirhampton_) June 29, 2024
The nepotism is whatever but let’s not start lying now lmao https://t.co/qyiKFPpi2V
— Mek Spam (@fartnmymoufb) June 30, 2024
Rich this blatant lying is doing the kid no favors. Plz shut up & let things simmer down https://t.co/GMx9p5tEyT
— Cleavon Barris Sr (@CountryDumb662) June 29, 2024
Nepotism or not, Bronny will now have a lot to prove as he begins his career at the NBA level, especially considering he faces the pressure of being LeBron James’ son.
