Bronny James being drafted by the Lakers was all the time going to draw intense criticism and cries of nepotism.
James says he’s conscious of what’s being stated about him on-line and addressed the criticism throughout his first official day on the job with the Lakers on Tuesday.
“I’ve already seen it on social media and stuff, and the web and stuff and speaking about that I may not deserve a possibility,” he stated. “However I’ve been coping with stuff like this my entire life. So it’s nothing totally different, nevertheless it’s extra amplified, for positive. However I’ll get by means of it.”
Bronny additionally stated that taking part in together with his father was not a part of his choice to declare for the draft this 12 months, after simply spending only one season in school.
“Rob (Pelinka) has informed me that there’s an incredible growth system right here, so I simply need to are available and get my work in and get higher on daily basis,” he stated. “I by no means actually had a considered me going to play with my dad. However that’s all the time there to participate of. However that wasn’t the primary focus of mine.”
Lakers head coach JJ Redick was fast to insist that Bronny’s spot on the crew had been earned, not given.
“Rob and I didn’t give Bronny something,” Redick stated. “Bronny has earned this. … Bronny has earned this by means of onerous work.”
James’ contract is anticipated to be finalised earlier than the Lakers start their Summer time League marketing campaign on the California Class on Saturday, in line with ESPN’s Dave McMenamin.
Bronny’s agent, Wealthy Paul, and the Lakers have mentioned a multiyear contract that might safe a roster spot for the incoming rookie.
Paul had beforehand stated he wouldn’t entertain a two-way deal for Bronny.
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