Bronny James, the son of NBA legend LeBron James, is under fire from former top pick Kwame Brown after a recent play against the Portland Trail Blazers. The 20-year-old Lakers rookie was harshly criticized for his defensive shortcomings, with Brown labeling him "soft" and comparing him to Charmin toilet paper.
Brown's scathing remarks came in response to Bronny's inability to establish himself on defense during the game. In one instance, Brown claimed that Bronny was in a great position to take a charge but instead slid out of the way of contact, allowing the opposing player an easy path to the basket.
The former Lakers player also mocked Bronny's father and made remarks as if he were having a father-son chat, saying "Mind the game. This is how you mind the game." Brown also implied that LeBron was coaching his son to avoid contact, stating "Don't get hurt. Get that money, boy."
Despite being without some of its top players, including LeBron James and Luka Doncic, the Lakers fell to the Blazers at home 122-108. Bronny played 20 minutes off the bench but finished with no points after missing both shots he took.
Kwame Brown's criticism has sparked debate about whether Bronny is truly ready for the NBA. The former No. 1 overall pick himself was a major bust in his playing career, and many are eager to see if his son will be able to avoid similar struggles.
Bronny will get another chance to impress when he faces off against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night, but with criticism like this coming from someone who knows what it takes to make it in the league, he'll have a lot of pressure on his shoulders.
Brown's scathing remarks came in response to Bronny's inability to establish himself on defense during the game. In one instance, Brown claimed that Bronny was in a great position to take a charge but instead slid out of the way of contact, allowing the opposing player an easy path to the basket.
The former Lakers player also mocked Bronny's father and made remarks as if he were having a father-son chat, saying "Mind the game. This is how you mind the game." Brown also implied that LeBron was coaching his son to avoid contact, stating "Don't get hurt. Get that money, boy."
Despite being without some of its top players, including LeBron James and Luka Doncic, the Lakers fell to the Blazers at home 122-108. Bronny played 20 minutes off the bench but finished with no points after missing both shots he took.
Kwame Brown's criticism has sparked debate about whether Bronny is truly ready for the NBA. The former No. 1 overall pick himself was a major bust in his playing career, and many are eager to see if his son will be able to avoid similar struggles.
Bronny will get another chance to impress when he faces off against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night, but with criticism like this coming from someone who knows what it takes to make it in the league, he'll have a lot of pressure on his shoulders.
... I drew a simple diagram to show how Bronny should've taken that charge pic:
. And yeah, Kwame Brown's comments were harsh, but he's right - Bronny did look soft at times... The question is, can Bronny and the Lakers turn things around? They've got some tough road ahead of them, especially with LeBron on the sidelines 
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. Kwame Brown might've gone too far with those harsh comments, but you can't deny the truth - Bronny looked kinda soft on D 
. I'm all for the youngblood trying to prove himself, but maybe it's time he buckles down a notch? 
His dad's coaching is always gonna be under scrutiny, and now Kwame's adding fuel to the fire 
. That being said, Bronny still needs to show us what he's got - can he turn those critics around? 
The Timberwolves game is gonna be a huge test for him... 
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. Will he come out firing on Wednesday? 
️ The stats are in, and it looks like Bronny needs to step up his defense 
Yeah, it's safe to say he knows what it takes to fail 
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. My dude, if you can't give constructive criticism, then why even bother? It's gonna be a tough game for Bronny coming up against the Timberwolves, but I got faith in him 
, and if he proves himself, all these haters will be eating their words 
. Can we please just see some growth from Bronny on D tho? It's been pretty rough so far 
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. I mean, come on, Charmin toilet paper? That was just a low blow. Bronny's defense wasn't great, but that doesn't mean he's soft or a bust like his dad was when he came in 
. Brown should've kept it to himself instead of making personal shots at Bronny and LeBron. Bronny needs to develop his skills, I get it, but criticism from someone who's been there done that shouldn't be so brutal 
. And what's with the "mind the game" comment? It sounds like Brown's trying to take a jab at Bronny's dad more than making a legitimate point 
. Will he step up and prove all the haters wrong or will Kwame's words get in his head 
More like "mind your mouth", Kwame!
But it's not all about personal achievements, we gotta think about how it affects Bronny's mental game and confidence 
- being called "soft" and compared to Charmin toilet paper is harsh 
. Can't we just support our young athletes and let them figure things out for themselves? 
I'm not sure if Bronny's dad is doing more harm than good though 
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. Kwame's just mad 'cause he's a bust and Bronny's got all the hype 
. Bronny's gotta handle himself, but at least he's getting ready for the spotlight 
. And btw, Charmin toilet paper? LOL what a diss 
it's too much stress, you know? Bronny needs some support and time to grow into his role on the team. he's still got a lot to learn, but it's okay if he makes mistakes - that's how we improve 
. His dad LeBron is one of the greatest for a reason, and maybe Bronny can learn a thing or two from him 
. The pressure's on, but I got faith that Bronny'll bounce back strong