The LA Lakers Draft Bronny James - A Win for Fatherhood

The Los Angeles Lakers drafted Bronny James at the 55th pick. People will have differing opinions when it comes to the basketball side, but one thing that cannot be disputed is that this is an absolute win for fatherhood.

[@jdmintegradp]

He didn't even deserve to be drafted. I'm not hating but I'm going to tell you your theory is flawed. Lebron and clutch sports is running things. Nepotism played a huge role here and there's no denying that, and if bronny James last name was something else, he wouldn't even be a subject here in any way shape or form. He only avg 5 points a game, FIVE. if he wants to play with his dad he can do it in his own back yard, but no he wants to show off in front of the world as always. If you're own son was about to be drafted and avg 25 points a game but lost to be drafted by a kid who avg 5 and only because his father's name, wouldn't you be devastated ? Who wouldn't be. That's exactly what I'm saying, they stole someone else's spot from reaching their dream. All because of nepotism. That's all 8 got to say because I'm so disgusted by this power of nonsense.

[@300fathers]

The only problem with your theory is you are focused on the wrong thing. The #2 pick of the drafted average 9 points last season. I think the #23 pick averaged less than 3. So let’s be honest… it’s not really about Bronny, it’s about how people feel about Lebron. If my son averaged 25 points, he would have to mad at a lot of people that got drafted before Bronny.

[@jdmintegradp]

More people would disagree with you and I'm speechless because I know that deep down you know this. It's about the control lebron James has over the Lakers. He is using his leverage. It doesn't matter if it's his son, it's the NBA. Do you know how many Laker fans are disgusted right now, and the older generation is probably laughing and saying I told you so. Lebron's is not the goat. He is over manipulating and constantly cries to the ref's, flops all over the place, screams at his coach and has a team of people that he assigned to call him the goat and to discredit Michael Jordan everytime they get a chance to. I used to like Lebron but now, I'm disgusted by his antics.

[@300fathers]

@@jdmintegradp see, the more you comment the more you are letting me know that it’s moreso about your dislike for Lebron. Your entitled to your opinion, that’s cool. People don’t like how much “power” he has but you have to ask yourself what did he do to get this so called power. How many billions as he made the NBA? Not just the Lakes, Cavs or Heat? He’s been the face of the league for almost 20 years and people are just tired of it… ok cool. But non of that has anything to do with him being a father. That’s what this whole video is about. I’m not denying the fact he used his leverage… any good dad would do the same thing. Some will say no they wouldn’t because they aren’t in a position to do that. At this point people love or hate Lebron… many are going to be upset because this move is going to keep him and the Lakers at the top of the NBA news cycle most likely until he retires. And then again when they give him ownership of a team… because that’s definitely happening.

[@jdmintegradp]

You also prove my point. This is lebron James son, not a nobody. The supposed greatest player of this era and that's all this kid has to show. Lebron should have been less selfish and not gotten in the way and let his son earn his own way. What makes lebron have anymore rights than any other players. Player's with more championship's than him didn't give their sons easy hand outs, specially when it comes to making it in the NBA. This is a complete embarrassment of what the league has turned in to. Why is Michael Jordan's son never tried for the NBA. Because he probably told them that you have to put in the work and earn it, and guess what they never did. They were just mediocre at best but nowhere near their fathers potential or level. Not even close and I think they knew that and so did Michael. So I'm saying the same thing about lebron James about not letting his son make it or not on their own. Their rich. What more do they want, an NBA handout ? I've seen a-lot of change in the 40 plus year's of my life, but nothing of this caliber.

[@300fathers]

This happens in everyday life… including your job. How many owners hand the teams to their children? Are their children qualified to be owners? We never want to look at things at that level. Marcus and Jeffrey Jordan were no where near the caliber of player Bronny is. Bronny is not his dad… not even close. The entire draft this year was weak and that’s probably why they wanted him to go this year. In other drafts, the entire first round this year would be second round picks. As much as I like Jordan, he was also incredibly selfish. His own son is dating his ex teammates wife. So let’s not use him as an example of fatherhood. Bronny will be a solid role player and there is nothing wrong with that. How many people drafted are super stars? You still won’t address my point about how you can be mad at this pick when the #2 pick averaged 9 points last year and the #23 pick averaged less than 3?