Bronny poured himself into getting back onto the court, and went on to average 4.8 points in 25 games for USC before getting selected by the Lakers as the 55th overall pick in June. But ever since that moment, Bronny has been subjected to an unprecedented amount of scrutiny for a late second-round pick, with accusations of nepotism regularly being floated by his detractors. Unsurprisingly, it took a hit on his mental health. “I was under a lot of pressure,” Bronny said. “It was getting to me a little bit.”
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To Bronny, LeBron is simply dad, even though he’s not allowed to call him that on the court. And all he wants is to show him, along with the rest of the world, one simple thing. “That I belong,” Bronny told FOX Sports. “That’s all I’ve been trying to prove.” -via FoxSports.com / May 3, 2025
As LeBron contemplates his future, with a $52.6 million player option looming, Bronny made it clear he wants his father to return for another season as his teammate. “Yeah, for sure,” Bronny told FOX Sports. “However long he can come back for, it’s always a pleasure being around him. He’s locked in. The stuff he does for his body and the preparation and stuff like that, I want to take full advantage of it.” -via FoxSports.com / May 3, 2025
When Bronny and LeBron James became the first father-son duo in NBA history, their relationship took on a different dimension. “It’s a blessing,” Bronny told FOX Sports. “Being able to learn from him, not only as a player, but as a dad. It’s a different type of relationship. I try to take full advantage of it because it’s something that a lot of people can’t have. It was an amazing experience for me. And I’m looking forward to learning more from him, if he’s still here or not, either way. But I’m just looking forward to it.” -via FoxSports.com / May 3, 2025