Jaylen Brown Addresses Controversial Remarks on LeBron James' Son Bronny in Lakers vs Celtics Summer League Game
Jaylen Brown clarifies remarks amid backlash from a viral video allegedly insulting LeBron James' son Bronny during Lakers vs Celtics Summer League game.
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On Monday night, LeBron James' son Bronny James and the Los Angeles Lakers took on the Celtics in a Summer League game held in Las Vegas. Bronny faced challenges on offense, including missing a 3-point shot, which extended his streak of 0-15 from Summer League games.
Jaylen Brown sat courtside, accompanied by his girlfriend Kysre Gondrezick, and WNBA rookie sensation Angel Reese. NBA TV's sideline cameras captured Brown commenting to them, "I don't think Bronny is a pro.”
Jaylen Brown clarifies his comments on Bronny James
After this clip went viral, Lakers fans and LeBron James supporters targeted Boston star Jaylen Brown. Brown clarified his statement on X shortly afterward, where he seemed to express doubts about Bronny James' potential success in the NBA.
On X, Brown posted that James "has all the tools around him to be successful" and he looks "forward to watching his growth" as a player.
Although it's unclear from the video whether Brown was referring to James' NBA prospects, the moment garnered significant attention online, prompting the reigning NBA Finals MVP to address it.
There remain numerous uncertainties regarding James' current and future prospects. Despite a challenging season at USC, where he admirably returned to play after suffering cardiac arrest during a July 2023 practice, James had to be cleared by the NBA's Fitness to Play panel before participating in the May draft combine.
LeBron James bond with Jaylen Brown amid controversial comments on Bronny's NBA prospects
LeBron James praised Jaylen Brown's outstanding performance in the Eastern Conference Finals, where Brown led the Celtics to victory over the Indiana Pacers. As a seasoned veteran who has dominated the Eastern Conference for years, James expressed his admiration for Brown's play, describing it as "MVP-worthy".
The two players clearly respect each other. Despite being on opposing teams, James acknowledged Brown's talent and his role in the Celtics' success. This recognition from James, a legendary figure in the NBA, underscores Brown's rising stature in the league.
Although reported comments about Bronny James have reportedly caused tension between them, James and Brown continue to exhibit mutual respect and admiration for each other's basketball abilities.
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