In a since-deleted post on X, LeBron James expressed his disapproval of the publicity surrounding his son Bronny, pointing out that the USC guard had been taken out of a mock draft.
According to a story that was shared on the NBA Central X account, ESPN “removed Bronny James from its 2024 mock draft, now projects him to be selected in 2025.” The star of the Los Angeles Lakers seemed to object to the
“Can yall please just let the kid be a kid and enjoy college basketball,” James tweeted. “Regardless of what he chooses to do, the effort and outcomes will eventually speak for itself. You guys are unaware that he simply WORKS and is unaffected by what appears in a mock draft! Done Not Given!
Keep your head down, put on your blinders, and keep gridding, I say to all the other students out there who are trying to be the best. Nothing matters at all about these mock drafts! You can count on it! Work alone is what matters! Real basketball people, let’s speak!”
Shortly after, James removed the posts.
He told reporters on January 6 that Bronny “could play for us right now, easy,” and those remarks were made more than a month ago, according to Fox Sports.
In the past, James had been keen on joining Bronny in the NBA. But in May, he eased up on it.
“I’ve done what I’ve had to do in this league, and my son is going to take his journey,” he stated to ESPN. And he’s going to act in his own best interests no matter how his path unfolds.
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