LeBron James admits he wouldn’t have handled the scrutiny well that Bronny is getting at 19: “I just love his mindset”

LeBron James has praised his son Bronny’s mindset ahead of the NBA Draft.

LeBron James admits he wouldn’t have handled the scrutiny well that Bronny is getting at 19: “I just love his mindset”

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LeBron James was a proud father as he watched his son Bronny James at the 2024 NBA draft combine. He was impressed by Bronny’s maturity and understanding of his potential future role in the NBA.

LeBron praised Bronny’s mindset, saying he was “in awe” of his son’s answers to questions during the combine. He noted that Bronny is “carving out his own lane” and isn’t trying to match up to his father’s legacy.

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I just love his mindset. Just some of his answers to a lot of the questions that were given to him, I was in awe of because we never actually talked about it. But he's living in it. He's living in the moment. He's carving out his own lane. He's definitely not his dad, and I'm not him.
LeBron James on Mind the Game

Bronny James, a fringe prospect in the 2024 draft class, has a realistic view of his potential in the NBA. He sees himself as a role player who makes winning plays, citing players like Davion Mitchell, Jrue Holiday, and Derrick White as examples of successful role players.

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Bronny’s goal is to excel in his role and earn good playing time and compensation, rather than trying to live up to his father’s legendary status. LeBron James is proud of his son’s grounded approach and is excited to see him carve out his own path in the NBA.

LeBron James praises Minnesota Timberwolves Naz Reid

LeBron James praised role players for their crucial contributions to team success. He highlighted Naz Reid, TJ McConnell, and PJ Washington as “MVPs of role players” in the 2024 NBA playoffs.

The role players right now, with these four teams that's left, are making all the plays. ... Always, we know the narratives are always going to go to the star guys. But, to be honest, these games have been won by the MVPs of the role players.
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James noted specific plays and skills that make these role players valuable, such as Reid’s clutch shots and Washington’s three-point shooting. He emphasized that these players are making a significant impact in the playoffs.

The 2024 playoffs have shown that teams with deep, well-rounded rosters are more successful than those with top-heavy talent. Only one of the NBA’s 15 highest-paid players has reached the conference finals, while teams like the Celtics thrive with role players like Derrick White.

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