"Born into immense wealth" : Online naysayers rip Bronny James’ call out in immediate response 

LeBron James's son, Bronny James revealed his reaction to incessant criticisms from several corners of the internet and basketball pundits in a sit down interview with the Athletic's Joe Vardon.

In the interview, the Lakers rookie bared his frustations at talking heads demeaning his achievements and doubting his merit. He also spoke about remaining stoic in the face of such scrutiny.

"I see everything that people are saying, and people think, like, I’m a f—— robot, like I don’t have any feelings or emotions" - Bronny James

Fans on X (formerly Twitter) did not take kindly to his quote, ripping his privileged position among other things.

"You were born into immense wealth and privilege. Why the f*** you worried about what people say?" - Said one fan

"Maybe you should’ve earned your spot in the league then kid" - Said another fan

"He wants pity while being an NBA player with a guaranteed contract, plus his dad is the only reason he has the job….this young man is out of touch with reality" - Another commenter chimed in

"People call it “hating” when you speak the truth about Bronny but won’t hesitate to talk shit about Paul George or Ben Simmons 😂 Bronny ain’t the only n**** that gets the internet treatment" - Said another fan

"The kid needs to toughen up because the world in general is mean. Him being under a microscope adds more fuel to the fire. His daddy and his privilege can't save him from that." - Another fan said

"If his dad wouldn't have turned his career into a spectacle he'd be in better shape." - Replied another fan

Lakers GM Rob Pelinka defends Bronny James place on the roster

Although Bronny James' debut NBA season has yielded modest returns, at best, he has received the full backing of Lakers General Manager Rob Pelinka. The Lakers front office executive vouched for the youngster's exemplary work ethic and commended him on making gradual improvements to his game over the course of the season.

'He doesn't seem to take a day for granted. He really embraces every day, and you just love to have people like that in your program.' - Rob Pelinka on Bronny James via The Athletic's Joe Vardon

The 55th pick in the 2024 NBA draft has averaged 1.7 points, in about 5 minutes per game, featuring mostly in garbage time minutes. A marked increase is visible in the confidence of the rookie, who has received praise from rookie Head Coach JJ Redick as well.