“Who Cares???” - Rich Eisen Claps Back at the Criticism Lakers are Getting for Drafting Bronny James

Rich Eisen and the guys react to the Lakers, to no one’s surprise, drafting Bronny James with the 55th pick in the NBA Draft.
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[@vernonbandy2597]

Sure, Rich. Scream meritocracy one minute then defend this 😂

[@warpeace8891]

Meritocracy? I know what that word means but I have not found any examples of it anywhere.

[@vernonbandy2597]

@@warpeace8891 it used to be the only way you got to this level of sports. Well, on the field anyway. Coaches not so much

[@theohsyns]

4.8 ppg on 36% from the field, 27% from 3 and at a small 6’2 guard only 67% from the line on a sub .500 team in the softest conference in college basketball, I’m all for parents wanting to set their kids up for success but this is just a pure handout and it’s disappointing, Bronny could probably be NBA ready with a few more years under his belt but LeBron is pushing his kid into a situation he’s not ready for just so he can “play with his son” like we care at all or that makes him better than Jordan lmao

[@cmcwilliams120]

Preach brother! I agree. Good kid but his time is not now. LAL will not play for a title. This all about checking off the bucket list for Lebron. Minnesota OKC Memphis are young teams on the rise. The LAL are the NBA version of the Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus 🎪! Get ready for 24/7 coverage of the Lake show….

[@theohsyns]

@@cmcwilliams120 that’s what I’m saying I think Bronny is a good kid and nothing against him whatsoever as a person it’s not his fault his dad is who he is, and no hate toward Bron cause he just wants to help his kid the most he can, but from a logical perspective I don’t see this going well, Bronny will probably be on the lakers until Lebron calls it quits then will either be reduced to a limited 8-10 min role or be out of the NBA entirely unless he can turn one of the few things he is good at to an elite high level. Cause right now he’s not elite in anything and at 6’2 he’s going to need something to fall back on as “his card” (Steph’s shooting, Kyrie dribbling ability, jrues defense)

[@coffeine1924]

@@theohsyns So if your a business and 2nd round picks are getting traded for 2 mill in cap space room, and you see bronny james on the board, why would you not take the opportunity to take a shot on someone who's gonna generate millions in ticket sales and jersey sales. The thing people don't understand is that Bronny has had people marketing him since he was 12, and adults on the internet critiquing and viewing him for years now, through it all he's handled him self well enough to now capitilise on that opportunity when he's an adult with an increase in draft stock due to marketing, and now people want to judge him for nepotism. IMO he seems like a great 2nd round pick opportunity, and I think having to have media follow you everywhere you play since 12, warrants an increase in draft stock in comparison to other 2nd round picks.

[@dshyon]

Lmao guys love bringing up stats with zero context. Dude came back from a cardiac arrest and a near death experience in the MIDDLE OF A SEASON. No training camp w the squad, no offseason workouts, and he was played out of his position? Taking a true point guard and making him play the 2 and you wonder why he didn't produce? It's like y'all don't even watch ball at all lmfao.

[@Username2521hh]

Who should they have picked? Isn’t the last few picks based solely on potential? Who has more potential than this kid? Who will receive better training/diet/support? Maybe there were 30-40 guys better than him, but not 60.

[@MrBmm751]

The Lakers drafted a “Make a wish kid” last night. Lebrons wish.

[@Mwaller4413]

Thats your Mom

[@markkostka6897]

LOL you ain't right!

[@insulasagna212]

He wasn't even good enough to play in college.

[@Munchkkinz]

and plenty who were good enough to start went undrafted. this statement means nothing

[@CIF-pm7tk]

He avg 4 pts a game against Oregon state and Cal! Cmon man 😅😅😅😅

[@angelcanez4426]

​@@Munchkkinzhere's the difference he is the third player drafted off the bench in NBA history the previous two Dion Waiters and Marvin Williams. That's not good

[@Munchkkinz]

@@angelcanez4426 thats actually an insane stat lmao. im ignorant to college hoops, thats not a good look 💀 but the meltdown over him being the 55th pick is wild to me, hes inheriting lebrons haters lol

[@stevenvox6549]

They didn't transfer him into a smaller college because they were afraid he would not play - even at a lower level.

[@billyboy2108]

It’s about drafting the best player available period not draft your son because of what his father did 💯

[@warpeace8891]

It is about what you say it is about???? Where the heck did you get that idea from? a - its not true. b) - its not what any team does. c) - it is definitely not possible in reality. d) - it is a dumb idea if were done your way. There are many other factors besides your guess at who is the best players. That is why no team has 5 centres or 5 point guards etc. Money, balance, team fit, rapport, matchups and many more factors including incompetence.... maybe you should try out.

[@mr.doctorcaptain1124]

@@warpeace8891 huh, who would have ever thought he would have to specify “The best player available apropos to the team’s needs”. Oh well, guess there’s two types of people out there. The first is those who can infer from context.

[@NobleVagabond2552]

“I’m also really mad and passionate about this, instead of some humanitarian cause that actually matters”

[@warpeace8891]

@@mr.doctorcaptain1124 - You can "infer" whatever you like. I learnt many years ago that words have meaning independent of what people might want them to mean. One person's choice of best player does not mean it is the same for everyone. Especially an armchair critic that has no training or experience in any of the skills or elite environment that we are talking about. There is zero ACTUAL grounds for criticism on this issue. Childish "I want it this way" tantrums is closer to the truth. @NobleVagabond2552 - Well made point - I am successfully distracted by sports and other inane pursuits. Nearly all of us are.

[@nonamewillbegiven]

​@@warpeace8891what are you on about

[@RoyBarnes-p7f]

It would be a better story if it wasn't about LeBron.

[@DaneOrschlovsky]

It's possible that THIS is one of Rich's All-Time Worst Takes.

[@kenthanson]

Yup. Most of the times I agree with him and if not I can at least under his point of view but this one is absurd.

[@Ahjusshi_Brown]

Ask these ppl to name literally ANY other player that was eligible to be drafted and they can’t do it, but YES it’s absolutely disgusting to draft a kid with a pick that no superstar has ever been drafted with. It’s all performative and disingenuous bs.

[@coffeine1924]

People acting as if the NBA Just became a business yesterday

[@madguitarist63]

It was a Taco Bell commercial Rich. Small gaffe, but it was definitely a Taco Bell commercial during Jokic draft selection 😂

[@JuiceIsChillin]

Jokic got picked during a Taco Bell commercial *****

[@MrMastercatfish]

Who the hell are we to say that this is a problem? Well gee Rich, if only you had a sports talk show that poured over the details of draftees for most major sports. If Bronny’s last name was anything other than James you’d have never heard of him, let alone give him a pass for the lakers using a draft pick on him.

[@SickoXXII]

It's not about if previous 55th picks were mostly scrubs, it's about the fact that players better than Bronny won't get a chance to prove they aren't scrubs because that one pick is already spent on him just because he's LeBron's son

[@brainsmasher6617]

Exactly Rich. It's not that big of a deal that LeBron wants to play with his son and the Lakers drafted him with the 55th pick. Now if they had used the 17th pick that would have been a controversy.

[@nonamewillbegiven]

Yawn Bron stan

[@SmartDave60]

But even with the 55th pick you still wanna get someone with the best potential. Those other guys had more size and experience than Bronny.

[@paulito5745]

Here's what people don't understand. If Bronny James was a highly ranked player he would have been drafted early and not by the Lakers unless they traded up. Being that he is a project allowed the Lakers to take him at 55. And the person who missed out would have been picked #61. In that case you're better off being a free agent and try to catch on with a team where you think you fit in depth wise. Really how many players in the NBA draft 55 or later actually makes it onto a NBA roster and makes an impact?

[@jobri3011]

The person who would’ve gotten drafted instead of Bronny cares

[@WestTexasRaider]

The athlete, that did not get drafted this season, cares. I get that more often than not these players could be a bust, but they, unlike Bronny, earned that shot.

[@michaelheppe218]

This is just more evidence that Rich is not a sport journalist, he is an entertainer. All of his opinions on sports are geared toward creating a story or getting clicks on his sites. And to be honest that is pretty much every single talking head out there today. ESPN has went from a sports news channel to the Jerry Springer of sports and Rich has been a major player in this evolution since day 1.

[@dakotaflowers0]

Rich, the time i heard you speak about the girl going to croatia, was when you were on new heights and travis had bailed and left you alone with jason, but he had a really good reason that didnt sound legit to which, you likened it to her. Hope this helps.

[@vincentmedley5091]

All of the players named are way better and more prepared for the pros than Bronny James. You're not making the point you think you're making Rich.

[@SteveLeSueur-ju6hg]

Does the Lakers management think jack Nicholson gonna sit Court side for the father son podcast live on the court

[@REAL_Infamous]

Standards matter until the cheque clears, then it’s not such a big deal anymore.

[@izik7220]

Watch pick 56 become an absolute star

[@sashathomas6756]

Question: who cares Answer: everyone who ever wanted a fair shot to make a basketball team

[@evanpenn1]

The only loser here is Bronny. He's going to be treated as a child and will feel like a child, instead of being his own man. He would be better off going to Australia. It's good for Lebron, he gets to have fun. But that poor kid would be better off anywhere, but there.

[@urikamoment]

It matters because it makes a joke out of earning the right to play in the NBA through hard work. Also, if one out of 30 teams prefers to be a circus than win games it diminishes the entire league.

[@lynnerose7891]

Hey, Chris, do we really your opinion on the Lakers? No. But stay pressed.

[@lordrayden3045]

Rich talking about the last 55h picks show what a joke this is Somehow this 55tth pick that averaged 4 points a game on a bad USC team is sitting on the lakers bench. Since of course his agent is saying he’s nit accepting a two way contract Total clown show

[@danielvaladez3210]

I hate the people who are glazing guys they saw in March Madness being upset over the Bronny pick. Like you didn't see much of Jerry Rice or Randy Moss on TV. And if you say you did, you lived local af or are a god damn liar. niners fans HATED the Jerry Rice pick in real time when it happened

[@lordrayden3045]

I’m…. Jerry rice and Randy moss were incredible in college This guy couldn’t start and averaged like 4 PPG on a bad USC team

[@nonamewillbegiven]

What a bad comparison

[@JamesBlaine-q8l]

Really???

[@rich213sal]

This is trash for the lakers, first he wins a half chip, then hangs up useless banner for in season games, and now he forces them to pick up a crappy player…fires coaches and cries often…is this who u call the greatest?? A mockery

[@doctorx1924]

Who cares is always a stupid argument. Apparently Rich a lot of people care. The correct thing to say is "You don't care." since you plan to do the same type of nepotism for your own kids.

[@obarbeito]

Sure, I'm very happy that my team picked a bad player who avg less than 5 points per game just because his father still plays for us. Hell, his teammate was a better option. I'm tired of Lebron playing for my Lakers. It's time to move on and get rid of him, his son and Anthony Davis who's always hurt and disapears in the 4th qt. Time to start over.

[@tifnod]

My issue isn't with the Lakers drafting him. The issue is that Rich Paul threatened other teams on drafting an available player on behalf of his business partner who is the players Father and a member of the Lakers. This feels like it should be reviewed for tampering. Maybe the league should take a first rounder away from the Lakers, would it be worth then Rich?

[@sunnyside9273]

Its not the first time, it happens literally all the time. Eli Manning telling the Chargers " dont draft me ", John Elway etc etc.

[@ItsMe-zr7jb]

Douch move douch take

[@Braselton21]

The sports media isn't fooling any of the NBA Fans Lol :D

[@warpeace8891]

NBA fans? Do you support fanatically the corporation named NBA?

[@wpl8275]

Every NBA draft gets worse. Is the game getting better? No. Is the league getting better? No. Did anyone care that Boston won the championship? Nope. I guess it was their turn. Because it seems like a new team wins it every year now. You can call it parity but when the level of play deteriorates it becomes more like a leveling off. Boston averaged 121 points a game. A game. What kind of a joke is that? And the lowest team in the league the Pistons averaged 110 points a game. And they sucked badly. The NBA is nothing more than an excuse for gamblers to make and lose large amounts of money.

[@rotinhellorg]

I wonder how many owners of "___ & Sons" are mad about this.

[@russiadavidson3990]

Steph did the samething with his brother and brother-in-law 🖤💜💛people said the same thing about scottie pippen jr. and he started games for memphis last year... non-story story🖤💜💛Free Agency is when the Lakers season starts anyways

[@bukimoore2645]

So those who make millions and are in front of the camera have the only opinions that matter? Well, the fans who are the reason for the million dollar salaries have opinions as well, and we think the Lakers & LeBron James are a joke for making this selection.

[@Sampleador]

The thing is rich paul making threats to teams and prevailing is the worrying part

[@hilamadventures4060]

While this Kid and his family are getting heat because his Pops gave him a hand up ..Jordans son is/was in relations with Pippens exwife......secondly doesn't both of Jordans sons work for the Nike Jordan brand division....go blow up there social media! Yall don't think some Stanford grad with high honors should be in that position? Yall don't think MJ's influence didn't play a part? Oh yeah because it Lebron now its a problem...did u folks scream this loud last year for the 55th pick?

[@hks2512]

American really like nepotism, from sport to politician. Kinda irony actually, land of the free but only if your daddy have money. American deserves trump and biden

[@andrewfrontera4302]

Im surprised Rich is good with this

[@TerryAlan-bh8bc]

Only in this day n age , in the social media era , in the divided hateful society we have today , would you criticize a father for wanting to play with his son . Society wasn’t like this 30 years ago .

[@Nick_2i]

He can go home and play with his son on the basketball court in their house. LeBron can retire from the NBA and play with his son on a team in Australia that would have actually signed Bronny on merit. He could wait a few years until Bronny is actually good enough to play in the NBA. No one is complaining about LeBron wanting to play with his son, I think every NBA player would love to do the same thing. Still, it is blatant nepotism and it takes away a spot from someone who actually deserves to be there. There are a lot of things that I want in life, but I can't have. That's how life goes sometimes. Wanting something doesn't justify nepotism.

[@hilamadventures4060]

​@@Nick_2itell us the player the spot was taken away from? It was pick 55 in a 58 pick draft he was near next to last.. Secondly why didnt the other 29 teams draft this mysterious player who lost his spot? 200 fellas every year enter the NBA draft only 58/60 get drafted ..low second rd picks have no guarantees ..I would prefer not to get drafted sign as a free agent with the team which would give me the best chance...fred van fleet wasn't drafted..Austin Reaves wasn't drafted..Ben Wallace

[@Nick_2i]

@@hilamadventures4060 You're asking me to tell you who would've been drafted? I have no idea. Your question proves my point. We don't know who's spot he took and we never will, because they didn't get the opportunity they would have otherwise. Why didn't mystery man get picked? Probably because there are a lot of great players to choose from, and being picked at all takes a lot. All the more reason it's a problem when nepotism is involved in a pick. Yeah, only ~60 guys get picked, because it's highly competitive. That's exactly why this is a problem. ONLY 60 guys get a shot and Bronny took the spot of one of them.

[@Nick_2i]

@@hilamadventures4060 To be clear, I dont think this is an absolute travesty and that we were robbed of the next Michael Jordan or anything ridiculous like that. It /probably/ won't matter in the end. I just think it's lame, and obviously goes against the idea of the draft being merit-based. I mostly take issue with the original comment. No one is arguing that LeBron shouldn't want to play with his son, just that this is a bad way of going about it.

[@faceious2006]

No one cares about Lequeen James.

[@Drewswaggy]

i want to know what symbol/badge was that on bronny james suit?? Wonder what the represents. Cause with his body language and almost-mysterious reaction, makes me think that this is a ritual or something. Something just doesn't seem right

[@mlear559]

Bro Lakers fans want LeBron to walk lol

[@warpeace8891]

Are you one of them?

[@mlear559]

@@warpeace8891 coming from the Lakers fans I speak with, this is how they feel.

[@davidfitzgerald-xk2eb]

It’s sickening that Rich would prop up a chump player like Bronny you know damn well he stole someone who deserved it mores spot y’all should be ashamed

[@kalensmith23]

Can't believe LeBron is sleeping with his teammates own mom 😂

[@stingrey1571]

Delonte West is somewhere calling him a hypocrite

[@bayshaunseay5314]

🌽

[@goosemon_chris9669]

Wong is a way better player then bronny though he deserves to play on a team

[@pfunk1992]

@@stingrey1571😂

[@chazhasman7208]

Good one but you stole this

[@forgettablelisa]

I think it's pathetic to watch the media pander to LeBron to the point of pretending nepotism is not a problem. It's disgusting all the time, the fact it's already existing doesn't make this example of it any better. You guys are pathetic falling over yourselves to make excuses for the hypocritical bs.

[@AkamatsuCreative]

Yeah, Nepotism was absolutely invented by LeBron James. What's the over/under on the % of the people on your screen in any sportscast that got their jobs because of nepotism --65%? And guarantee the majority of them don't look anything like LeBron, demographics-wise. So miss us all with this bs. And plot twist- it's not just in sports!

[@warpeace8891]

@@AkamatsuCreative - Agreed, it's everywhere, you and I would probably do the same for our kids, grand kids, neighbours brothers, hot friends, niece. I don't get why this is a problem for some. Favouring your family is about as natural as it could possibly be. @forgettablelisa - What is making you so upset about it? Did you notice the White House 4 years ago?

[@AkamatsuCreative]

@@warpeace8891 Exactly. And Remove all the nepotism from the NFL and half the coaching staff is gone instantly. The outrage is hilarious and telling.

[@johnwatson9490]

I think people are more focused on the hypocrisy of it all. People weren't on here complaining about nepotism when all sports, culture, and life are infected with it. I think they find it weird that thw line is being drawn with Lebrons kid but not anyone else. And I get it. Coming up here crying about fairness over the 55th pick might be the most cringe thing I have seen in sometime. So weak. Get some self confidence people.

[@warpeace8891]

@@johnwatson9490 - That is a great point you make. I Think you are spot on with all of it although there is no shortage of "cringe" or "hypocrisy" to choose from. Thanks for your insight.

[@Icien1]

"Daddy, pass me the ball!" - Bronny, probably

[@markkostka6897]

I doubt it. Daddy I wasn't ready for the ball ...probably.

[@Mia-hr2]

The media is taking the LeBron apologia to a whole new level. Who cares? How about the people that didn't get drafted that were better than him

[@PhilipDodd-CLA]

Such a weak argument. Oh, those guys. Who cares! Pat Sajak's daughter got a job on Wheel of Fortune as "social media whatever" ... but what about all those other people? Whah whah whah this is classic Lebron Derangement Syndrome Bronny is good enough to get a chance to try and develop his skills in the G league and play a few games with his pops. Lakers did him a favor, obviously, but that is what the Lakers do, have done, and will continue to do - take care of their star players before they retire. He has been playing at an elite level since joining the Lakers and continues to do so. Get TF over it.

[@boxersearles8466]

​@user-yr9mo9nb5u how can you honestly say bronny deserves the chance? Who cares? A whole lot of people fed up with the nba and player empowerment b.s. what jolly does bronny get hearing his name called when we all knew the deal the minute he declared for the draft.

[@Mike-to9hs]

so who do u think they should’ve drafted with the 55th pick? like actual names

[@NightcoreNewbie]

@@PhilipDodd-CLA The main problem I have is that Lakers are still trying to win another championship before Lebron retires. This move hurts them more than it helps them. There are other players on the board who can contribute now compared to his son who doesn't have as much talent in the sport compared to others.

[@PatDK]

@@boxersearles8466well the problem is the people that are fed up with all that don’t financially support the NBA anyways. If everyone wants to make a statement then stop going to games…except it doesn’t ever happen….but thanks for letting us know that you are offended that LeBron uses his pull

[@israelcavazos3891]

People in the media defending bronny because they also are nepotism

[@isaacshaver6218]

People can't be nepotism .. its a hiring practice.... they can practice it or participate in it.

[@kuraee]

Facts everyone is related to someone in the industry

[@softjones3128]

bro. nice sentence.

[@pokerrichgm2404]

someone just learned the word nepotism and doesn't know how to correctly use it in a sentence.

[@danielvaladez3210]

@@isaacshaver6218 People throwing the word around as a noun is wild lol

[@WordsWithWoody]

I thought it was a Taco Bell commercial

[@JuiceIsChillin]

✅

[@austintaylor1378]

Lebron: “draft muh boy I’ll stay a little while longer” Lakers: “Okie Dokie” Bronny: 🗿

[@bourbontrail565]

D.Sanders and Son’s say there’s Absolutely nothing wrong with that move.

[@julianbell9161]

Yeah but Deion’s son is actually good and played well in college

[@elrealamericanhero]

better comparison: the griffey’s. griffey sr didn’t have to pull strings to get jr into the majors. the full media psychosis to is crazy.

[@JL-cf1ub]

D Sanders son is actually a good player, though. Bronny not so much, he still needed more time in college.

[@warpeace8891]

@bourbontrail565 - They are right. If you ever have kids then I hope you would be biased towards them too.

[@treysonmcgrady4750]

Someone out there has worked their entire life to go pro in the NBA. Maybe they’re from a small town in the south, no indoor courts within 30 miles, and they practiced everyday to make a local low level competitive league adjacent to high school. Then they got better, grew to a solid playing height, and eventually played a full four years in college with good, but not superstar stats. This was a D1 school but they didn’t make the tournament. This person is hoping to get drafted somewhere in the second round so they can prove themselves one more time and make it to the pinnacle courts in the sport. And then Bronny James gets drafted. How’s that for a narrative Rich? That’s who it matters to. I care about that person infinitely more than the son of the best player to ever play, sorry not sorry. Makes a mockery of the spirit of competition and the spirit of “it doesn’t matter who you are, where you came from, what matters is how you play”.

[@LAMARViCK]

There were like 60 other picks bro

[@majestic_irrelevance]

Who are we to say nepotism is wrong....I dunno....ethical people I guess

[@nickh2935]

This entire industry runs on nepotism so of course rich wouldn’t see anything wrong with it

[@warpeace8891]

You tell me why it is wrong. When did favouring your family become unnatural or a bad idea? No really, I want to hear why you think this idea is soooo bad that you would advocate against your own flesh and blood.

[@lassemelson5668]

@@warpeace8891 ill give u an example... north korea... any dictator appointing their own kin regardless of skills

[@warpeace8891]

@@lassemelson5668 - huh? You are conflating nepotism with a dictatorship. It is not relevant and it does not make sense. There is nobody else to "appoint" anything in North Korea. What other options are there? Only a war or revolution can change that. Not the leader of North Korea appointing you or me other Korean because we are nice or some other metric. What is your concern about Lebron playing with his son even if he has one leg and one arm? Is it because the Lakers might play bad? So what it is not your team. It is not up to you. Or is it some other spurious crap that you cannot define?

[@jeepneygang]

This is like listening to defenders of Jake Paul.

[@kyhawkeye]

Yet another reason why I call the NBA 'Not Basketball Anymore'. Actually, could care less. Will Bronny have an exclusive ESPN special where he decides if he's going to sign the contract?

[@chaserichards8498]

The league is getting so much worse

[@richardcoleman1196]

LeNepo James jr, earned his spot in the league.

[@rogeliosanchez9220]

How TF does someone who averaged 4PPG get drafted... nepotism. Could have signed him as a free agent if they really wanted him.

[@Nighthawk-8050]

And don't forget bronny suffer a heart attack. This whole situation is insane.

[@angelcanez4426]

He's in a club with Marvin Williams and Dion Waiters as the only players drafted off the bench in NBA history.

[@yancyfields3552]

Who?

[@PGO_Gaming]

@@angelcanez4426 Dion Waiters was an extremely useful 6th man for Syracuse. Was always an NBA player. Marvin Williams was touted as the #1 pick in the draft in the early part of his freshman season with Carolina. North Carolina won the national championship that year and 3 players on the starting lineup (Sean May, Rashad McCants, and Raymond Felton) went to the NBA, including Williams. Bronny ain't close to their level.

[@ericespowe9225]

Again, why do you care??? Literally has nothing to do with you...

[@williamgardner545]

Bronny won't be his own man for the rest of his life.

[@davidnelson7719]

I mean, he's gotta a better chance than you do.

[@hilamadventures4060]

No he won't be his own man no more than Jordans son

[@narkaah]

Man a son of a Billionaire

[@kmena05]

never was

[@warpeace8891]

@@davidnelson7719 - Well said.

[@BusterBronco1987]

Cmon Rich This is an absolute joke and is exactly what is wrong with a league in decline as they attempt to kiss the bum of King James at every turn

[@Dr.DeXter3]

It was 55th pick dude calm down There is a chance you won’t even know a single guy drafted in second round in a few years since they are not any good stop crying just cause you hate lebron

[@WaveRider1989]

So what? 55 is 55th top of the world in basketball. You don't think someone else is better in college basketball then bronny that lost their chance?'​@@Dr.DeXter3

[@Hoodlum728]

It would be racist to have another opinion

[@henrywallacesghost5883]

Unless you're a Lakers fan then who gives a damn.

[@hilamadventures4060]

League in decline? Last time u attended an NBA? U do realize the new TV deal is worth Billions...

[@VoltresPlus]

So funny hearing Isiah Wongs name thrown around. Played him in the first round of high school state playoffs and he killed us🤣

[@helmetculture]

He was meh that game too I was there

[@VoltresPlus]

@@helmetculture i would hate to see what a non meh game is 🤣. He had 20 something before the half

[@helmetculture]

@@VoltresPlus LMAO idk mate I was plastered when I wrote that bahahahaha

[@michaelcorcoran8768]

The media is taking the LeBron apologia to a whole new level. Who cares? How about the people that didn't get drafted that were better than him?

[@Dr.DeXter3]

Go ahead and tell how many player missed out because lakers drafted a single player like no 55 pick means anything in the first place ( normally you don’t even get rotation players on 55th pick and you here crying about it just cause you don’t like lebron)

[@Mgranadosv]

They are probably end up signing a two way deal or a practice deal like that dude with the Cavs. It's not like they are taken out back and shot cause they didn't get drafted.

[@urikamoment]

@@Dr.DeXter3either you earn your spot or this is a show and not a sport.

[@super8bitvideos]

The people better than him will get undrafted contracts to teams that aren't the dumpsterfire lakers. Everyone is better off here. Lakers get to make money off the James storyline and better players get to go to better situations. Not that hard really. Too much effort being expended over a 55th overall pick. Sucks "Some Dude" from Kennesaw State doesnt have to play under Reddick.

[@Dr.DeXter3]

@@urikamoment there is no earning your spot in 2nd round 55th overall pick it’s all gambling at that pick level any guy that matter has already been picked in earlier round and picks, you won’t even remember or hear about guys drafted around that level if they do matter tell me any 5 decent 55th pick And you out here calling it a show it has always been a show don’t cry about it in comment section bro

[@dustinbrummett3774]

Griffeys did it first, but also both deserved to be in the league…

[@MrBmm751]

The draft should be based on merit not what your last name is

[@hilamadventures4060]

The 55th pick in a 58 pick draft? You serious?

[@MrBmm751]

@@hilamadventures4060 Bronny isn’t even a top 100 talent. 4 ppg as a backup on a terrible college team!

[@hilamadventures4060]

​@@MrBmm751The overall #1 pick averaged 9pts a game!

[@jackross956]

​It's the last 4 picks in the 2ND ROUND! Be honest, you don't actually care......

[@brandonb2375]

@@hilamadventures4060in a professional league. Being 6’9 while shooting 40% from 3

[@WordsWithWoody]

Enough people think that the NBA is "orchestrated" and this is another example

[@MarcRavingMad]

The issue isn't nepotism. The issue is that a franchise is making stupid choices to placate a 40-year-old star's massive ego. How's that working out for the Jets?

[@hilamadventures4060]

Name one Billionaire who doesn't have an ego

[@kelvinsekwati4016]

Oh okay who should they have drafted that would be so smart and so dramatically helpful to the laker organization?? 🤔

[@henrywallacesghost5883]

In all fairness the Jets sucked well before the Rodgers trade😂

[@angelcanez4426]

​@@kelvinsekwati4016well we'll see how many players have better numbers than him at the end of the year that were drafted after him.

[@gf4670]

Well with the NFL you have to go all-in on a year-to-year basis when you get the chance, but yeah, what's lost in a lot of this is that LBJ is 40. It would be one thing if he were 10 years younger and the Lakers were looking to get another 5-6 top years out of him and trying to keep him around . I mean they weren't going to get much in this draft anyway, let alone in the second round, but besides all that it's not like they can trade the kid with other assets to get something better. They're stuck with him as long as LBJ is around. It's a move that gives nothing back -- even keeping LeBron happy and around is sort of pointless these days when you need a major rebuild.

[@ninersdodgersthunder]

Takes like this make me really appreciate people like Charles Barkley and Jim Rome. Who are one of a kind! They may be the only people in sports media that tells it like it is regardless of their relationship with the athlete or not. This take reminds me there’s TOO MUCH “cakin” in sports media now a days. Rich (among others) are worried about his sports relationships vs just telling it like it is. 🙄 All these NICE GUY TAKES ARE BECOMING OLD AND CORNY (In my opinion)

[@mrmacross]

I'm not up in arms about Bronny getting drafted, but it's also a big eye-rolling moment since people knew this kind of orchestration was going to happen for years now. Also, just because nepotism happens doesn't mean we're open to seeing more. If LeBron James Jr. were as accomplished as a prospect as Ken Griffey Jr., Barry Bonds, Marvin Harrison Jr., the NFL Matthews family, etc., we'd all be excited. Instead, our reactions are more along the lines of "Here go LeBron and Rich Paul again..."

[@CodyH88]

Sometimes, though not too often, this show will miss the mark. Ohtani situation being a recent example. Absolutely the case here too. Listen, the Lakers could have signed him undrafted then. You don't take a player who doesn't deserve to be selected overs who do and earned it. That's who cares. Those guys who battled for every minute, overcame who knows what, leaders a team. This is all about power from LeBron and had it all set up. It's also nepotism at its finest. What's next, bench a couple guys deeper in the rotation for Bronny to play? Maybe start him because LeBron says so? Folks, there's a reason Reddick was hired as HC.. he is by title but not in reality. LeBron is HC, GM and player and it's simply wrong. This isn't "family business" it's pro sports. The sooner LBJ retires, the better.

[@1JamesHunter]

Anthony Davis wants the Lakers to sign his Uncle Bucket, so he can play I. The NBA as his lifelong dream, before he turns 65....

[@jayrocky9067]

People take sports too seriously. It’s just a game. Any REAL MAN who played professional basketball 🏀 would do the same thing Lebron did. 💯…

[@FakeScienceMan]

Common Rich L take.

[@geo641]

Who cares is right! This kid is not an NBA player. Total BS. You are better than this Rich, come on man!!

[@momohmart]

Conflict of interest is overlooked; Lebron owns Klutch Sports, which reps half the NBA. A lot of the NBA are Lebron's employees--by proxy. If Florio covered the NBA, he'd be all over this. Alone, Bronny would do the community college basketball tour, then maybe the drew league. C'mon Rich. An actual talent didn't get picked.

[@hilamadventures4060]

Yep but isn't that Life.....ain't what u know its who u play golf with.

[@seanrobinson8676]

I like how you make up anything LeBron James does not own the company

[@AdamKlownzinger]

He took the draft spot of somebody who actually deserved it. Who cares? That guy, his friends, his family, his coaches, his teammates, everybody that helped him get to that point all so that LeBalco could be praised for the “enormous achievement” of activating cheats so that he could win the game of getting his son in the NBA with him because he knew he couldn’t otherwise.

[@grumpyoldman64]

Thank you !

[@DaneOrschlovsky]

THIS. 💯.

[@henrywallacesghost5883]

Any player that could of been drafted still has a chance to sign with a team and work his way up. Most of these players in the 2nd round will still have to do the same as the undrafted.

[@hilamadventures4060]

Well who is that somebody please name him? Then explain why the other 29 teams passed on these guys..Give me the kid with the pedigree for hard work, genes, hunger,pressure knows he can't step wrong vs that other guy of the same skill set.

[@mattthomson4905]

Not ok sume guy the might have done the work just lost out cause of nepotism

[@David-mt1xg]

He knows he's not deserving of the pick, he was picked because of his dad. Kid wasn't good in college.

[@glentz716]

Making excuses for nepotism is weak. He's making his son a joke by not allowing him to earn his own way.

[@Sledgeh101]

TJ's "No scrubs" reference deserves a lot more love.

[@ohiopigeon]

Nepo

[@treefiddy209]

If that's true why didn't Marcus or Jeffrey Jordan ever play in nba

[@ohiopigeon]

@@treefiddy209 Because Jordan has more integrity than thug Lebron. Any other questions?

[@cledesma135]

Real Lakers fans pissed about this pick.

[@jaylenblount128]

Who would you have rather the lakers drafted

[@Ahjusshi_Brown]

@@jaylenblount128exactly. Ask these ppl to name literally ANY other player that was eligible to be drafted and they can’t do it

[@sunnyside9273]

No they are not, it was the 3rd from last pick in the draft.

[@coffeine1924]

@@Ahjusshi_BrownTeams trade 2nd round picks just to free up 2 mill in cap space. If you take that into consideration how could bronny possibly be a 'bad pick'. Bro will generate 2 mill in jersey and ticket sales in his first game alone probably

[@nonamewillbegiven]

@@Ahjusshi_Brown yawn Bron stan

[@Mgranadosv]

It's the 55th pick. Sure, the whole "only working out for these two teams" "draft him and he goes to Australia" is not the best, but if they had taken him with the 17th pick then yeah, raise the pitchforks. The 55th pick is a developmental project that usually ends up in the G league or overseas or just out of basketball altogether. He'll start or come into a game with Bron to make history and unless he really develops he will end up bouncing between teams like a lot of role players.

[@Ruke_D]

As part of signing LeBron James its completely merited, just some others effected to make someone happy Shaq, R.Cobb, Lazard, Jordan Palmer, etc

[@DrumBum561]

If he had any other name he would have gone undrafted. The entitlement is bonkers, he basically said “Lakers draft me or I go play in Australia”. Remember when he said he wanted to carve out his own career? Pepperidge Farms remembers. But it’s ok, he’ll be out of the league before we know it.

[@coffeine1924]

If he didnt't have cameras at every game since 12 and have grown men critique and watch him just cause he's 'Lebron's son' then teams probably wouldn't be interested. But since he's done that and he brings a massive marketing opportunity with him now it becomes nepotism because he can now use it to his advantage. You guys weren't screaming Nepotism when you had vultures trying to make money filming kids basketball games. But when kids turn around and use that to their advantage now you want to scream Nepotism.

[@MindoftheNorthStar]

Rich with the absolutely clown take here

[@marleynumbers7760]

The sports community cares

[@bukimoore2645]

Black Privilege.

[@reid1045]

Rich Eisen opinion, spoken like a guy who has never killed himself to succeed in anything athletic

[@hilamadventures4060]

Huh? Eisen career has lasted way longer than any athletes...u have no idea what road he traveled sacrifices he made.. Bad comparison..

[@reid1045]

​@@hilamadventures4060lmfao. Me bad comparison? You are comparing athletes to a news reporter. You're out to lunch

[@hilamadventures4060]

​@@reid1045 Your comparing a dude who has played college ball/ prep Ball a few years to a man who has worked at his craft for nearly 25 years..A man with a college degree in journalism who is at the top of the sports media food chain. U think taking shots for a few hours in a gym compares to 25/30 years of the grind in the working world?

[@reid1045]

​@@hilamadventures4060SMH. Wow. Forget it. You don't even understand what a "comparison" is, cause I never made one, you did

[@Adam13Chalmers]

The 'More Likely' question will be....if the Lakers are struggling....and especially if Brony is getting any playing time at all.."What are you sacrificing to satisfy LeBron, by realizing the 'father & son on the court', fantasy? Wouldn't we be better off doing (x,y,z...etc.)" I don't think the 'Why aren't you playing Brony?' will be a loud criticism.

[@cmcwilliams120]

This pick is great for NBA history and the bank accounts of ESPN, TNT, TBS, ABC, and NBA Network. This is not about nepotism, it’s about the all mighty dollar 💵! The LAL are the Dallas Cowboys of the NBA. Oversell under deliver. This is a great marketing strategy for the NBA and LAL! 💰💵💰💵💰

[@Dabbers41234]

Anyone who had helped their kid get a job needs to pipe down their hypocrisy is showing .

[@coltongourley880]

Cringe

[@carlhicksjr8401]

I really do see your point, and I agree with most of it, but in every other sports league in the country LeBron strong-arming his unskilled kid into a sweetheart contract is called 'tampering'. That's a whole lot different than 'having a word with the manager'.

[@Dabbers41234]

@@carlhicksjr8401 technically no major American sports league has rules against what LeBron did. The tampering youre referring too comes down to players and teams having unauthorized contact while under contract or in the limited availability period.

[@TheHeadincharge]

@@carlhicksjr8401Oh come on, calling him “unskilled” is just some bullshit you’ve heard others say online. Is he some incredible talent? No, but he’s hardly unskilled or bad when compared to other late second rounders.

[@GivenKittens]

Anyone who nepotismed their kid into a job needs to pipe down, their corruption is showing.

[@leekslounge]

Who cares? Those who ALL THEIR LIVES were told that hard work, and merit would get you far in life. Who knew that it was really your last name. Watching all you so-called "sports" people gloss over someone cutting the line, shows you how far sports has fallen. Joke.

[@madguitarist63]

Bronny was a top 20 HS recruit who had a major injury. Why is everyone acting like a top HS recruit who got hurt and didn't produce getting drafted in the 2nd round is a shock? Bronny has potential. That's all you can ask for with a late 2nd round NBA draft pick 🤷‍♂️

[@larsweber2590]

Takes just 20 seconds to google Jay Scrubb on Wikipedia: tore his ACL in October last year, and was waived out of his two-way contract by the Celtics. So that's why he is out of Basketball and obviously, it is a bad look to crack jokes about a guy who has a serious injury and his team just got rid of him, instead of helping him to get back.

[@seangoodwin3046]

I actually feel a little bad for the kid. 9:00 When have you ever seen that expression after someone just got drafted? He knows what's coming. Rich says who cares because it is a late second round pick and they he listed guy picked in that spot who are now in the Italian league. That's exactly the problem. Bronny isn't going to the Italian League. He's going to make the team and he will probably get significant minutes. Rich's take makes sense if you could cut that guy. Anyone think Bronny's getting cut under any circumstances while LeBron's on the team?