WATCH: Bronny James falls on court after getting hit with ‘ankle-breaker’ in Summer League

Bronny James made his second appearance for LA in the Summer League.

WATCH: Bronny James falls on court after getting hit with ‘ankle-breaker’ in Summer League

Bronny James fell on the hardwood in the third quarter

Bronny James has been receiving all the criticism right after getting drafted by the lakers. He had a slow start in his NBA Summer League debut where he scored only four points in his first match. Following his first match, James Jr. has been questioned of his capabilities of delivering in the NBA games.

Recently, while featuring in his second appearance for LA in the summer league, Bronny James hit the floor hard during the third quarter of their game against Miami. One of the Miami players pushed him which saw him fall and slide backwards on the hardwood floor. While it may have looked like an ‘ankle breaker’ at first look, Bronny was on his feet and playing in a couple of seconds.

With NBA critics and analysts ready to scrutinize his performance in his second game, Bronny James definitely needs to prove his capabilities. Being drafted by a team like the Lakers, James Jr. has to live up to what his father has done for the franchise while playing alongside him.

With players like Austin Reaves, Anthony Davis and his father Lebron James himself making the plays, young James Jr. has a long way to go on the bench. The star kid has to step up his game whenever he gets the minutes off the bench in the regular season.

Fans give mixed reaction to Bronny James’ fall on court

Fans had mixed reaction to the viral video showing Bronny James falling on the court in his second match in the summer league. While some have armed themselves to criticize the star kid, others have defended.

Bronny James who has been a controversial prospect in the 2024 NBA draft is now part of the Lakers, whether people like it or not. Following his fall on the court after an ankle breaker, many fans defended him, saying it was a charging foul, while others called it poor defense.

The mixed reactions from the fans show how Bronny James is publicly scrutinized for his game day in and day out. Speculated to have been privileged by his father’s name into the NBA, James Jr. still has to prove them all wrong. To sustain in the NBA and demonstrate his capability, he needs to perform well in the upcoming games.

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