Steph Curry Has Openly Shared His Thoughts on Bronny James During the Lakers’ Tough Times
Bronny James has had a tough start to this NBA season as the Lakers lost 122-108 to the Portland Trail Blazers, putting their record at two wins and two losses so far. The team is missing their star player, LeBron James, who is out with a sciatica injury that causes pain in his back and leg.
With other key players like Luka Doncic and Gabe Vincent also out, younger players have had chances to prove themselves. Bronny, LeBron’s son, has played in two games this season. In the game against Portland, he was on the court for 20 minutes, with three assists and three rebounds, but he didn’t score any points.
Since Bronny is still early in his career, his recent games have started some talks among Lakers fans, with some wondering if he’s ready for the NBA yet. But one person who has always believed in Bronny is Warriors legend Steph Curry. Over the summer, Curry shared how impressed he was when he first saw Bronny as a little kid, saying, “I remember how athletic Bronny looked… couldn’t have been more than three or four… How fast he ran… I knew he was going places. Seeing him in the league now is amazing.”
Bronny joined the NBA through the 2024 Draft, picked by the Lakers at number 55. Last season, he and LeBron made history as the first father-son duo to play together in the NBA. Most of Bronny’s game time has been in the G League, where he’s been a strong and steady player. During the pre-season, he worked hard on improving his defense to be ready for bigger chances.
Some fans have criticized him because of the team’s rough start. One person on X said, “I just watched Bronny get beaten on defense, turn the ball over twice, and get lost on a switch. The Lakers are short on players, but it’s hard to believe he’s an NBA player. There are way better players out there who don’t get a chance.”
Others have stood up for Bronny, asking for more patience. One fan said, “Bronny James is actually an elite defender; he just needs more time on the court.”