"Not who got the best father" - Kwame Brown disses Bronny James, dubbing him as 'unproven rookie' next to 2x NBA champ

Lakers center Kwame Brown has questioned the capability of Bronny James for the NBA. The young guard's name has been associated with a lot of skepticism and intrigue as the upcoming 2024-25 season approaches. Adding his stance on the subject, Brown criticized how the media is covering the gaps in his overall game.

Based on what the son of LeBron James has shown so far in the Summer League, he has tremendous upside at the defensive end with need for improvements offensively. Moreover, he has drawn similarities to Celtics guard Jrue Holiday's game as a 3-and-D player.

However, Brown didn't agree with that assessment as Holiday already had the physique when he entered the NBA. His comments were shared on X by user Jacob (@Jacobtheclipper).

"Boy is still a teenager ... and we're going to compare an unproven rookie to a two-time NBA Champion," Brown said. "I've watched men who had to go through the second round struggle and I can't respect it because of that fact. ... This is about competition. The best man win, not who got the best father."

There have been some fans who criticized LeBron James' possible involvement in the Lakers' rookie being selected in the second round, despite missing assets in his skill set.

With how difficult it is to make it to the NBA, regardless of how talented one is on the court, Brown was not fond of certain prospects allegedly getting an easier path.

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JJ Redick provides advice for Bronny James

Amid all the attention that Bronny James has garnered recently, Lakers coach JJ Redick shared a piece of important advice for the young guard, as per ESPN.

"I think you have to let go of outcomes," Redick said, "and you just have to enjoy the process of being in the NBA. He's obviously case study No. 1. He's going to be a big part of what we do in our player development program. We're going to invest heavily in him. He's got to fall in love with that process and let go of outcomes."

LA Lakers guard Bronny James at NBA Summer League

His lone year playing for the USC Trojans was marked with inconsistency at the offensive end with a tremendous upside defensively. Making and lasting in the NBA sometimes boils down to finding the right role that best fits the team one is in.

It remains to be seen how James' game will translate into the league as he will be matched up against some of the most elite basketball players in the world.

Be that as it may, Redick envisions his potential being unlocked through an important process taken under the Lakers' player development program.