Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown has responded to a viral video in which he appears to question whether Bronny James can make it in the NBA.
In a post on X, Brown declared that James “has all the tools necessary to be successful” and said he is “looking forward to watching his development” as a player.
It’s not clear from the video if Brown was speaking to James about his ability to play in the NBA, but the moment garnered so much attention on the internet that the reigning NBA Finals MVP felt compelled to speak about it.
There are a lot of questions right now about James’ short-term and long-term prospects, and he had a disappointing season at USC, but what he played was incredible nonetheless. Cardiac arrest In training for July 2023.
The NBA’s Fitness to Play Committee clear This was before James was eligible to participate in the draft combine in May.
B/R Jonathan Wasserman He projected James to thrive in the NBA as a 3-and-D two-guard, calling him a “second ball-handler and spot-up shooter” on the offensive end, and also praised James’ defensive ability.
“James’ combination of foot speed, strength, intelligence and focus has made him an excellent defender at the high school and college levels. He’s hard to shake off in isolation and does a good job of avoiding being taken out of the play by screens. When he doesn’t have the ball, he’s alert and actively anticipates passes to make plays on the ball. NBA teams should eventually envision him being able to guard either spot in the backcourt with his quickness and toughness.”
Concerns about James’ shooting ability have not been allayed by Summer League action, as he is averaging 21.1% shooting on 9.5 field goal attempts per game and was 0-for-11 on 3-pointers in two games with Las Vegas.
James has said he’s open to whatever role the Lakers give him during the 2024-25 season, whether that be with the main team or the G League.
“I’m looking forward to any level of competition, any type of basketball,” he said. He told reporters on July 12, following the Lakers’ 99-80 loss to the Houston Rockets.
James is Four years, $7.9 million He was selected 55th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft and signed with the Los Angeles Lakers.
As long as expectations are within reason, especially early in his career, James can receive the proper development he needs to hone his skills and become a reliable contributor in the NBA for years to come.
