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Wealthy Paul says Bronny James can be within the NBA even when his identify was John Smith … downplaying all of the critics’ claims of nepotism taking part in a significant position in LeBron James‘ son getting drafted to the Lakers.
Bron and Bronny’s agent touched down at LAX on Friday — simply 24 hours after the rookie had his identify referred to as with the fifty fifth choose within the draft.
With the fifty fifth choose, the Lakers choose Bronny James. pic.twitter.com/QseLtHp4tx
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) June 27, 2024
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Paul talked all concerning the highly-publicized choice for the Purple and Gold … saying before everything, he is thrilled for the 19-year-old hooper — ‘trigger he undoubtedly deserved the chance.
The Klutch Sports activities founder admits its a sweeter expertise to have him be part of his four-time champion father in L.A. … however as for any extra strain that would include sporting the “James” identify on his jersey, Paul thinks Bronny has the identical quantity to show as the remainder of the draft class.
As for all of the individuals claiming nepotism performed an enormous issue within the outcome, Paul scoffs at it … chalking all of it as much as haters hating on a optimistic factor.
Paul elaborates … mentioning how dad and mom all through sports activities have helped create higher alternatives for his or her children in any respect ranges — and, as he places it, “if that is nepotism, then so be it.”
However when it got here to addressing the report he was calling different groups on draft evening and telling them NOT to select Bronny, Paul was not as talkative … giving a giant smile and shutting the door of his SUV.
