How Bronny James Trapped Himself

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[@PrettyboyAshtun]

this video predicted everything.

[@mortystraphouse5077]

video make by a rich white boy dont know shi about nothin? ok

[@user-nw1cz2in5s]

Ray Charles could of predicted that.. 😅

[@ricegum7583]

To the point of nepo, think of the viewers the Lakers are going to get by playing this whole media story of a father and son playing together. That alone proves his worth on the Lakers. Remember this is an entertainment based business

[@mortystraphouse5077]

@@ricegum7583 its an amazing story. like griffey jr and his dad. but everyone think they have to say oh its bad or good my opinion is... just let it play out and enjoy the moment. everyone wana say a prediction and opinion and its all worthless

[@TheFlightMike]

We need more long form content!

[@5STARGAV]

People only know him for his short form content it sucks.

[@eliricci513]

Please heart this

[@eliricci513]

Hi

[@eliricci513]

Fr

[@Attobaba]

Facts

[@sc80386]

We are taking about kid of a billionaire who already has millions. This is a side quest for bronny😂😅.

[@SpaceDope.]

It obviously isn't about the money.

[@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403]

Obviously, the whole James family could pack up shop and go ride off into the sunset. Bronny was set for life the day he was born. The question is, is his entire life the Bolt movie, where he thinks he's the shiznit, but everyone around him is making a fake life for him, or does he have what it takes to legit get what he's getting. Does he know this is all bs and his dad is giving him a life he didn't earn? Or has he gotten to the point where he's fooled himself. I honestly don't care either way. He's set for life and I still have to hustle to pay the bills!

[@rarigate]

If you have money it's not about the money, it's what you lack you are chasing

[@enriqueabb6926]

Its not about money, its about legacy

[@tommiegreen]

That part!

[@jabulanij.mabika6298]

What I hate about this move is it limits Bronny's options for developing and chasing his own life goals. The moment his dad retires he will be without a team and will be out of a job while not having a college degree. He's not a true nba prospect and it would be better he find something of his own to chase and do in life. I don't think this will be healthy in the long run for the man who Bronny will become.

[@iamtheonlywilly]

He doesn’t need a degree honestly

[@jabulanij.mabika6298]

@@iamtheonlywilly true he doesn't need one and in fact most people don't need one either but he also doesn't need to play in the NBA with his dad. what he does need is his own path from which he could blossom into his own person and have his own achievements and a degree is one of many ways to do that

[@joification2]

with his name recognition he can easily just join the media

[@mrdean171]

@@iamtheonlywillyHe doesn’t NEED anything. He could sit on his ass for the rest of his life and he a multi millionaire at worst. But he spend his entire life in his dad’s shadow if he doesn’t create a career that he actually earned himself.

[@lukechalmers71]

Frank, I have to disagree with your last point: the second thing that America loves after an underdog story is the fall from grace. We are a country of haters.

[@FrankMichaelSmith]

We love to hate, but not the underdog

[@badnewsgod]

​@@FrankMichaelSmithlol

[@rightangle4]

Fall from grace? Where is the grace in this situation? It's straight up nepotism. LeBron James is only "grateful" if he gets what he wants. I feel bad for Bronny, but this situation deserves the type of attention it's getting.

[@PeterPiper-ts2iw]

@@rightangle4 you just talking to be talking at this point . Rebutting to be butting, that’s all. You know full well what the commenter is saying

[@nickjones5495]

​Internet brain response ​@@PeterPiper-ts2iw

[@DoobieKeebler]

SAS clearly out here thinking, "MAAAAAAAN..... I was nicer than Bronny!" 😆

[@valis14]

It's not just that it's a nepotism case. It's the SHELTERING thing that drives people crazy. Don't tell people you want to be your "own" man and only do one interview, only workout out for your father's team (and Phoenix), have your Dad's agent (now your agent) calling around telling GMs to not draft you. That's not being your own man, that's being your Dad's lackey.

[@iamtheonlywilly]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾yes

[@Sciencefan53]

but it’s his dad, what’s wrong w him wanting to play w his dad?nepotism doesn’t even matter, why can’t people look at this from a human standpoint?

[@podi_ta7978]

​@Sciencefan53 so you'd be cool if Hunter Biden became the vice president? Just cause of the "human standpoint"

[@rawfeekee657]

Im detecting the next Jaden Smith of basketball

[@asdasddas100]

Bronny is going to regret this so bad

[@blastoice9281]

The prince who sacrificed his future for the kings legacy

[@nowl775]

I think you said it best: there's nothing organic with this whole story of Bronny playing with his father and that it's simply a product of his dad's dream and Paul's manipulation behind the scenes to get Bronny drafted to the Lakers at 55. They even gave him a standard contract when most players in his position would be lucky to get a 2-way contract. If he went back to college, transferred, worked on his game and improved his stock for 2025, we'd all look at Bronny differently because he did it his way and not as a result of his name, his dad's dream and Paul's manipulation.

[@the_countryboy]

I think he wasn’t given an option, I think his father is living his dreams through his son and he doesn’t care who he hurts or what he steels in the process

[@meme6335]

That’s what I don’t get out of this it seems like every option that could help Bronny develop and make him a better player is being ditched just to get him in the league as quick as possible.

[@TheLionaaa]

That's also what I think.

[@O_O_O_O_O_O_O_O_O_O_O_O]

Yeah bronny had some interest in soccer but Lebron wouldn’t let him and forced him to play basketball

[@logicalbrother]

​@@O_O_O_O_O_O_O_O_O_O_O_O I heard Bronny say how much he loves basketball...most kids follow their dads footsteps

[@FrankMichaelSmith]

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[@ZackTheTITAN]

I worry he wouldn't even last 3 years in the league! 😭

[@DfromBoston]

You're worried about the son of a billionaire who will be fine with or without the nba?

[@loopseeker]

@@DfromBostonhes worried about his game not his pockets. did you even read the comment 😂

[@tommiegreen]

And even still he will leave the league being the first father son duo in the nbas history and having millions and billions of dollars

[@DfromBoston]

@loopseeker Did you read my comment? It means whether he develops a good skill set or not, he will be fine.😂

[@generalwillwelsh7926]

@@DfromBostonrich people can still feel worthless

[@terrylopez9563]

Bronny wants to be considered his own man but is still using his last name as leverage to get in at the same time. He can’t have it both ways, regardless if he jumps in the league this early and flop or turn out half way decent,people will never give him any credit for his own success. He not a bad player nor person he just needs work. No need to rush because the NBA is not going anywhere and Lebron has a few seasons left in him still. If he truly wants to play with Bronny he’ll stick around til then 💯 let the kid develop first 💯

[@cookiemonster64]

What you want him to do go by bronny Jones lol

[@terrylopez9563]

@@cookiemonster64 yeah lol

[@ryanmoore5581]

He is LeBron Bronny James he ain't using no bodies name these haters

[@LoveOverHate1914]

He just using the name he was born into come on

[@newestbarbee3250]

I have realized there is soooooo much hate in the world.

[@markaponte7057]

His father may get him there, but it's his game that will dictate if he stays or not. I am good with the whole father helping the son to keep the family's farm going for generations. SO WHY CAN'T HE DO THE SAME? Without incuring so much scrutiny. We wouldn't chastise anyone for teaching their son or even using one's clout for the betterment of one's child

[@iguessso1790]

Because Bronny ain't that good and there are other players better than him that should've been drafted. He got more attention than the top 3 picks, while he isn't even as good as they are

[@user-qr3so8yz4c]

The sins of the father

[@LaDeeMorrisonMusik]

exactly...he mentioned making a name for himself but his name is already legendary even if he works at Walmart 💯

[@JocelynJocelyn]

I told my old co worker Bryce was going to be the NBA superstar. He has a much more natural talent and honestly the second born always has a point to prove lol

[@iamtheonlywilly]

That would be ironic…your older brother who was put on a pedestal is a free agent. You get into the draft and have along career and turn into a superstar. Bronny would be depressed unless he never wanted this which happens a lot. Parents pressure their kids into a career their parents want but not what they want.

[@fullmetal1766]

Its really disgusting that he will be stealing a spot another young man earned

[@PeterPiper-ts2iw]

Same way I felt when the boss at my job hired his son to work in the business with him instead of some other guy

[@newestbarbee3250]

Boo hoo. Cry me a river. Id do the same.

[@suprrremlibo]

Aj Johnson got drafted in the first round and he averaged 3 ppg in college

[@timhoward5]

Welcome to how business works.

[@timhoward5]

​@@suprrremlibo He didn't play college, dude.

[@georgejoel2740]

Amazing video man,severely underrated need more long form content.

[@the5-starreview871]

Well, piss down my pants and call me Shawty. The narrator is spot on. I had to adjust my take on Bronny. Thanks.

[@johnny2615]

Incredible video 🔥 Cant wait for more

[@tommiegreen]

Any dad hating on Bronny is not a real father.

[@carboy101]

Stop it

[@DJCHEFDEEBO]

I mean he looks just like his dad from top to bottom and sounds like him

[@drewpy1386]

Might sound like him but certainly doesn't look like him. That's Savannah's face. Bryce favors Bron more.

[@naailzavahir6354]

Whats sad is whoever was supposed to go 55th went down the pecking order leading to someone down the line who wasnt able to make the cut because he didnt have the same connections

[@thelaw2348]

The kid had a heart attack be easy

[@loopseeker]

he didnt have a heart attack. and no one is exempt from even mild criticism like this. you clearly have nothing to add to the discussion

[@user-ti4tf4kn3o]

@@loopseeker lol

[@elredeano]

Honestly if i nearly lost my son id do the same thing

[@Fitzzy02]

Great video!!

[@workingguy3166]

If the NBA doesn't work out for Bronny he can still always go to college and find a career path he wants

[@user-ti4tf4kn3o]

I would not have been upset if the son was actually any good at the game.

[@Dee-7414]

@@user-ti4tf4kn3o All I can think of is Ken Griffiey senior to Ken Griffiey junior this is the right way to do it. Any other way is a waste of time, from what he could actually be doing that he is good at. So right now I can't even use the word stroke. It's literally he's j@ckin●ff his ego. And we know who I'm talking about. The one who was chosen.

[@jackssportsclips4496]

Awesome video! Keep it up!

[@FreshlikeMannieB]

this circus side show will be over as soon as he has to actually play basketball maybe they will hire Bronny to coach the Lakers

[@FrankMichaelSmith]

I hope I'm wrong, but I agree

[@iamtheonlywilly]

😂😂😂

[@davidjohnson6465]

😂😂

[@djizzal20]

At first I was rooting for him to make it. But not anymore. I think it's weak AF that the only reason he's gonna make it is because of his father. It's a h*e move and for bronny to be on board with it says alot about who he is as well. This kid most likely is gonna be hated probably his whole career and it's Bron's fault.

[@Tr055]

It is kind of sad but I honestly don’t blame him as he is probably too intimidated by his father and his dreams from to even voice an opinion let alone protest.

[@djizzal20]

@@Tr055 I can see that. Hopefully he can show people this season he belongs. But the getting a free ride doesn't sit well with me 😔.

[@edmondleqele5857]

Every parent forges a way for their children, if your dad played in the NBA, you have a higher chance of playing in the league

[@Mistachill]

Yeah, like Jeffrey and Marcus Jordan? You don't think MJ had enough clout to get his kids a roster spot if he chose to make that happen?

[@lunaaryal8745]

@@Mistachill and he did? they just didnt work out....

[@Mistachill]

@@lunaaryal8745 Show me your source that Jordan tried to get his kids on an NBA roster. I'm finding a lot of you folks are now just making up stuff about MJ to make it look like he did Lebron-like stuff.

[@Nivla1919]

​@@Mistachill jordan sons are barely good at basketball if they play they might ruin his name in nba

[@Mistachill]

@@Nivla1919 Really? Marcus Jordan at UCF made the conference all-freshman team and was All-CUSA his sophomore year averaging 15 ppg. How many points did Bronny average this year?

[@jahjahpipi]

Watching this a few minutes after he was actually drafted by the lakers makes it different

[@deltadefconii4459]

THE WEB-BATS COMING 🦇 😂

[@clarencesmith467]

Cant wait to see the firrst hard foul 🤣💀 and how bron React

[@ijudgetakes]

This was incredible.

[@pop_that_three_5256]

Great video

[@yaboiz1568]

Cant wait for pat bev to make homie cry 😂😂😂

[@jack.eastman]

Your long form videos are incredible.

[@babydrybones4953]

Bro this video was awesome, I have no idea how the hell it preformed so bad. Please post more long form content.

[@Tebohomokebe1675]

You foreshadowed everything

[@stelluswolf2543]

great video

[@cmailloux30]

Yes, they fooled us all😂

[@calvinfutts]

dude you need to make more long form content!!

[@joshuadavis7195]

Good little documentary

[@ramiermartin]

Why Bronny look like CoryxKenshin

[@ricegum7583]

Nah think of the viewers the Lakers are going to get by playing this whole media story of a father and son playing together. That alone proves his worth on the Lakers. Remember this is an entertainment based business

[@Shay416]

Exactly ppl will either tune into to watch a train wreck or see the second coming. Stay tuned

[@phreshian]

This experiment could go really bad really fast, or cement a legacy that will transcend sports. There will be no in-between

[@nixktooclutch1142]

Smh everyone swears they know everything 😂

[@PrettyboyAshtun]

can’t believe he actually got drafted with bron

[@mobetter25]

Bruhhhhhhh, it was written on the wall for years.

[@user-gz6gl5lt5v]

Whats the mystery hes not good enough for the nba or to even be drafted if there was a 3rd round its all nepotism and everyone knows it . But you ain't gonna here anyone say it because the media is afraid of that weirdo lebron

[@Woppieworld]

Get a life instead talking about someone else

[@user-gz6gl5lt5v]

@@Woppieworld nothing to say p💩SSy

[@aadfr9422]

@@Woppieworldbronsexual mad 😂😂

[@terryindachat7296]

Rich Paul announcing Bronny won't sign a two-way deal was genius because now teams in the middle of the second round won't take him because they normally offer two-way contracts to those guys, then Bronny only working out for two teams makes the risk even more greater because teams don't have a guage to his true talent level.

[@stopnwatchentertainmentjdt9325]

Rich Paul is a genius... 😂😂😂

[@loopseeker]

rich paul and genius in the same paragraph makes my stomach turn

[@stopnwatchentertainmentjdt9325]

@@loopseeker lol 😆 😂 🤣 why is that

[@loopseeker]

@@stopnwatchentertainmentjdt9325 because hes lucky he aint no genius lol he just knows lebron

[@albundy5492]

Lol making a name for myself maybe after the nba you might be able to do that

[@kaiden._fluent5993]

At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter how hard you work it’s all about the connections and it’s sad.

[@FrankMichaelSmith]

Tom Brady would disagree

[@mfjeffbezos4351]

W video🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@chrisschaeffer9661]

Whatever Integrity the NBA has after 24 Years of Finals Rigging is now gone. This was the Final Brick in the Wall.

[@msraffa4000]

goodluck pal.. see you at the next 2yrs in the big league

[@sirreginaldlee3576]

cdfu bro playing dead opps in the background

[@moonmullen9992]

This might be the most attention a potential future bust has ever received.

[@carltonjay7216]

Idk if imma dad was a lebron I would been a brainiac I was tryna be a lawyer and some kinda specialist doctor but that’s just me I hope he take this opportunity he was blessed with and run far with it. 🙏🏿

[@houstonburnside8985]

Honestly this is all a LeBron ego trip. Rich Paul saying he wouldn’t play for any other team is shameful.

[@bennyg3955]

He said he wouldn't sign a 2-way contract... he never said he wouldn't play for another team.

[@cooperdreon2811]

didnt hear him say a word? you living under a rock my guy

[@87alock]

Bronny is the perfect example of someone who doesn't have a mind of his own and can't think for himself.

[@unitthecat6952]

Wow, great video!

[@SamTheBunnyGuy]

🐰 Showing Love From Maryland. 🦀

[@DBE381]

i enjoyed it

[@Fabulos1]

It's like lavar ball, you've put a target on your son, Now coaches and fans will expect him to score more than 4.5 pts a game.

[@Awesomeness4627]

Except they were good and are good

[@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403]

The last thing you said in the end is honestly the key. If Bronny proves he's good enough to stay in the NBA, this talk will die down a bit. If he becomes another Thenasis...good luck to him!

[@pineconebliss]

great thumbnail!

[@goodfella1401]

Only someone like LeBron who has become so delusional over the years can't see what a giant clusterfuck this is going to be. The Lakers this season will give a new definition of Showtime when the biggest news is reported from inside the locker room and not what happens on the court and non Lakers fans and LeBron haters will love every second of it

[@prentices2737]

Dude is blessed. My dad didnt leave an opportunity or anything remotely close to this for me. DONT LISTEN TO THE HATERS BRONNY. BALL OUT🏀

[@SuikodenGR]

dont watch much basket ball; and seeing him for the fist time, he literally has his dad's young appearance :)

[@sixxeyes2710]

I feel bad for Bronny. He's always stuck in his dad's shadow no matter what he chooses. Chooses the nba, gets called a nepotist . Doesn't choose nba, everyone would've hated him anyways because of their unrealistic expectations of him because he's lebron's son. Yes there is clear nepotism but it's coming from Lebron and the media. I truly believe Bronny wants to make it in the nba on his own talents but that's hard to do when Lebron is choosing to use every resource available to him to get Bronny at the top. It would've been better for him to not pursue the nba for a career but that might have ruined his relationship with his dad which he might be scared of happening. Sports kids always feel that pressure to please any parent like Lebron who can't realize they're suffocating their kid with unrealistic expectations.

[@Ultimateloafeditz]

Who else is here after he got drafted by the lakers

[@mrpunchy497]

King James has spoken and appointed his court Jester to the throne. Just enjoy the circus the king has spoken.

[@ChrisSwish-wx2oz]

Bro gotta post more long form content

[@beeblack2210]

Good ole boy term reversed if you catch my drift. Yes yes yes Bronny👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@kevinsmithfan37]

I disagree. The reality is if bronny isnt good enough he is gonna gwt cut the second LBJ retired. If bronny can use the time between now and then to get to an NBA level, if when LBJ leaves he is of a role player level then i dont really see the issue. Countering that if he isnt basically you can say he got handed every headstart possible and he still failed. Either way it's gonna work itself out. But i do agree not being willing to take a 2way contract is kind of bullshit

[@FrankMichaelSmith]

We are saying the same thing then

[@Mistachill]

It's the reality of life which isn't fair or equal. There are likely far more talented players out there who aren't going to get the opportunity to get themselves to the NBA level like you mentioned Bronny will have. I could see Klutch sports playing games like: if you want player A, you need to also sign Bronny a roster spot. Some may not like it. I say it is what it is.

[@kevinsmithfan37]

@FrankMichaelSmith half the same. You don't seem to think it's fair that he can basically use the leverage his dad would bring to a team if they draft him...and it isn't, but I'm ok with it because I sort of see it as lebron being the one getting the special treatment, not Bronny. Bronny, just happens to benefit from the treatment. Sometimes in life you have people bat for you in a way that isn't exactly fair or based on merit. The only thing you can do in those situations is if you are on the positive side, prove that it wasn't a mistake and if you are that unlucky 59th person that doesn't get drafted because the son of a legend moved up 50 spots just know someone in the gleague will want the 59th guy and you just gotta go the long way if you really want it

[@Mistachill]

@@kevinsmithfan37 I'm pretty neutral about it. The only thing I wonder about is the public embarrassment if he's clearly out of his element and it becomes obvious he was never an NBA talent from the rip. Unless these guys are super confident he can play at this level, everybody involved is going to look bad. But if they don't care, I certainly won't. It also seems like this is Lebron's dream more than Bronny's.

[@testing52009]

daddy got him a job he didn't deserve for everyone to see lol that's so embarrassing

[@unitthecat6952]

You've done a service to Bronny with this video, and it gave me a new perspective. Deserves more views considering all the hate!

[@CJI037]

The craziest thing is that the Lakers are essentially wasting an opportunity to get a steal in the second round in favor of someone who has no business even being in the G-League. Leadership has no spine. Whatever LeBrat wants, LeBrat gets, right? He’s going to destroy that team on the way out after he is finally able to play alongside his overrated Nepo Baby son. Bronny will be humbled quick. I used to love the Lakers and some of my favorite players of all time were Laker legends. Now, I can’t stand them thanks to GM LeBrat and his Los Angeles LeBrons.

[@IWillThrowItBackForASub]

Amerkans are to greedy to root for the underdog, dawg😅😒

[@qaibthai8996]

let daddy use his wealth and power to bring his son in.... lebron can take a pay cut.. lol

[@Explivious]

and thats exactly what he did

[@Blairskirock]

The numbers were bad, but the fact is the tools are there and Bronny has very real potential to be a Kyle Lowry type player at his peak. I think he WILL play in the NBA and at an NBA level given time, which to me makes his inevitable drafting fine, if not totally fair.

[@Shay416]

But again he's so far from that mark. I really wish he would have developed more in the college level before taking the jump. Let's be honest LJ still has a few years left in the league why the rush this year, especially so soon after your son being hospitalized for a heart condition.

[@Blairskirock]

@@Shay416 NBA level training has been proven to be so far superior to anything that comes before it that I can understand wanting Bronny in the league as soon as possible so he's developing with the most help around him and the highest level talent surrounding him

[@cudfamily6700]

Hes 6’1…

[@davidjohnson6465]

Just sub to your channel because this video

[@FrankMichaelSmith]

Thanks David

[@davidjohnson6465]

@@FrankMichaelSmith 💪🏾💪🏾💯💯

[@FateOfTheElephant]

I can’t help but think what would have been of Zaire Wade if his father got him in

[@akashchetri95]

The best he can do with his father's influence is get an NBA deal, if you can't deliver you're a nobody

[@dmiles8406]

LeBron James is exceptional in every way (as a father, friend, philanthropist, elite athlete, family man) so I believe he’s equipped his children with all the skills and love possible to succeed no matter what. Praying 🙏🏾 his son will stay healthy and excel in the whatever profession he chooses.

[@Shay416]

Hmm you could be right but can we challenge it a bit. A father's job is to prepare his child for the day he won't be there. Setting up your child for a opportunity he's clearly not ready or prepared for seems a bit harsh. Keep in mind dude missed 6 games because he was recovering from a cardiac arrest at 21yrs old...a good father would have the honest conversation and allow his son to develop into the man he is. Bronny could have had a million jobs circled around the NBA but it looks like he's taking a shortcut. With that being said, I completely empathize with a father pulling out all stops to help their son but I am really concerned about the long term effects. It could really mess him up long term.

[@Interviewed.]

so we’re just not gonna talk about Giannis and Thanasis?

[@user-nw1cz2in5s]

Bronny got vaxxed

[@eliricci513]

W vid

[@jtheilluminated1of1]

48 laws of power LAW 41

[@user-nw1cz2in5s]

I love how all these star ball players act like thier kids wouldn't get a chance in the league.. when the know damn well the league is more of a leagacy league than an actual real league wherein talent or earned skills is all that matters

[@nolenduncan2670]

Oh no!!! My dad forced me in a situation to make millions!!!

[@DonD-rb1mr]

Im telling you now Bryce James is a better player than Bronny

[@LossLeadas]

yea yea bc of his pops now lets see what he do........when he go hard lets see what people say then

[@tlogic3179]

W video

[@ronaldkatamba8557]

i think as long as bronny develops or performs no one will care.