LeBron James on Bronny: 'He belongs' in the NBA
With Marcus Smart dealing with an ankle injury and the team ready to get the hell back home, the Lakers needed to find energy. And as they looked down the roster, the coaching staff tabbed Bronny to provide it. “Felt like this was a game we really needed him,” Redick said.
“It was a game that, you know, his athleticism, his defense…. we saw it last year, and we’re seeing it again this year, just his growth as a player. ” But for the player standing next to Bronny at the scorer’s table, Wednesday was absolutely special.
It was no gimmick, the two playing alongside one another. It was another stage in a remarkable comeback that people often forget when talking about the Lakers’ 2024 second-round pick. “Especially knowing the path, you know, the road …,” LeBron James told The Athletic.
“So, just proud of him. I’m super proud of him. And he belongs.
He belongs. ” New York Times This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: LeBron James on Bronny: 'He belongs' in the NBA