LeBron James' son, Bronny James, has been removed from ESPN's 2024 mock draft and is now projected to be selected in the 2025 NBA draft. LeBron has been criticized for setting high expectations for Bronny, with analysts now being accused of being too harsh. There is a debate around LeBron's support for Bronny and the pressure it brings, with various commentators attributing scrutiny of Bronny to LeBron's actions.
“I don’t really think he’s a prospect at this point… Last year, Bronny James wasn’t one of the top 5, maybe even top 10 players in his High School League.” - @GottliebShow on Bronny James as an NBA prospect. https://t.co/xqE1684UNE
New on @AaronTorresPod YouTube: Reaction to the Bronny James news from yesterday. Why you shouldn't blame Bronny James - and should blame LeBron and ESPN for creating a narrative about Bronny that was never actually true https://t.co/6TholPaP5e
.@EmmanuelAcho reacts to LeBron’s tweets on Bronny “LeBron, you can’t call for attention and hang up.” https://t.co/j9LEJqpD5x
LeBron James previously stated that his son, Bronny James, played basketball at such a high level that the ‘heir to the throne’ could suit up for the Lakers at any given moment. But now that Bronny's development at USC is falling short of expectations, LeBron is backtracking… https://t.co/AWAbflC33S
LeBron James is Bronny's Dad first, and he shows his experience is guiding light https://t.co/hmyyZxOYaE
Stephen A. Smith: LeBron James only has himself to blame for Bronny James scrutiny https://t.co/WGKqOUAGm5 https://t.co/KW0ZRuSpTV
"Let's be honest about this. LeBron James started it." — @ColinCowherd on Bronny's NBA prospects https://t.co/qTK3P6PU1y
Shannon Sharpe warns LeBron James about Bronny support: ‘He gon’ get strays because of you’ https://t.co/CLJpkCAoZI
Stephen A. Smith squarely blamed LeBron James for media scrutiny of Bronny James https://t.co/8d5hkIdFEv
Shannon Sharpe points out that just last year, LeBron James tweeted that his son is better than some current NBA players. "It's the same thing that we did with Lavar Ball when Lavar Ball said his son Lonzo was better than Steph Curry... When you do that, people are always… https://t.co/IFiW5UpLjI https://t.co/FNb36LTKke
Stephen A. Smith says that LeBron James shouldn't blame the media for any analysis of his son as an NBA prospect. "You're gonna tweet about folks needing to leave your son alone? You did that. LeBron is entirely and completely culpable for any kind of critique coming in Bronny's… https://t.co/4C2JX9d52x
LeBron took those tweets down because he realized he was drawing more attention. Everybody’s leaped to the conclusion that Bronny will go to the NBA next year. https://t.co/LX9JzUbl3v
.@RealSkipBayless says LeBron's defense of Bronny is adding more pressure to the USC guard: https://t.co/uPW5anFdzH
Shannon Sharpe implies LeBron's compliments about Bronny attract criticism (🎥 @NightcapShow_ ) https://t.co/yCdQLT81wG
LEBRON TWEETS, DELETES ABOUT BRONNY. NOW ON @undisputed
Shannon Sharpe says Bronny James will ‘catch strays’ because of Lebron James’ support https://t.co/hZBHpMVscW https://t.co/qx2VEoHWsP
LeBron James wants everyone overanalyzing his son's college basketball career to take a step back. See more 👉 https://t.co/CmGE8SD5Ut https://t.co/xWEhXuTlYE
LeBron James blasts coverage around Bronny despite saying he could play for Lakers 'easy' https://t.co/A708GkMIP4
In since-deleted posts on X, LeBron wrote in response to a post citing a report that ESPN removed Bronny from its 2024 NBA mock draft and instead projected him to be selected in the 2025 draft. More on the story ⤵️ https://t.co/phIV8grsSC https://t.co/nXibpc900M
n since-deleted posts on X, LeBron wrote in response to a post citing a report that ESPN removed Bronny from its 2024 NBA mock draft and instead projected him to be selected in the 2025 draft. More on the story ⤵️ https://t.co/phIV8grsSC https://t.co/IH6BgNOhb7
LeBron James set expectations too high on Bronny James and is now backtracking his hype as the USC guard's draft stock plummets. Now, LBJ is accusing draft analysts of being too harsh on Bronny. The hypocrisy of King James. https://t.co/cdCS1F2oNv
The Lakers might get to the line often, but according to LeBron James, that’s because they attack the basket and live in the paint. @LakersSBN https://t.co/r35sk4J7XW
LeBron with a message to the basketball world about Bronny 💯 https://t.co/BvKcmlr1ka
Says the guy who said his son could play for the Lakers right now. https://t.co/qIlA510Gyw
LeBron literally said, about a month ago, that Bronny could help the Lakers right now. Hes right about putting too much pressure on young kids. Hes also the GOAT of completely lacking self awareness. https://t.co/BUOkj1ypf0
Went on NBA Today to talk about Bronny James' season at USC, what makes him interesting as an NBA prospect, and why he's currently projected in our 2025 mock draft. https://t.co/QRXwQNf90o
ESPN is no longer projecting Bronny James as a one-and-done prospect, which is huge for the Lakers https://t.co/oKeZOu1gFJ https://t.co/LOG4OMQupg
Report: ESPN has removed Bronny James from its 2024 mock draft, now projects him to be selected in 2025 https://t.co/Ipb5C6SWQm
Now on @ForbesSports LeBron James May Have To Wait Until 2025 For Bronny To Join Him In The NBA via @forbes https://t.co/Bs3IlQoB66