Jaylen Brown attended the Celtics-Lakers Summer League game in Las Vegas, where he shared his honest opinion about Bronny James, LeBron James' son.
Brown was caught on camera saying, "Honestly, I don't think Bronny is a pro." When Kysre Gondrezick suggested Bronny would end up in the G League, Brown responded, "I don't think so, I think because of his name he'll be on the Lakers."
Is Bronny James ready for the NBA
Jaylen Brown, Kysre Gondrezick & Angel Reese are courtside in Vegas tonight pic.twitter.com/8Dfmhtszqw
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This comment went viral and drew criticism from Lakers fans. Brown later clarified his statement on social media, saying,
"It's a flex to have your son alongside you in the NBA, it reflects greatness and longevity. Bronny has all the tools around him to be successful, I look forward to watching his growth."
Brown's initial comment was likely influenced by Bronny's underwhelming performance, scoring just two points off 1-for-5 shooting in the Lakers' 88-74 loss to the Celtics.
Despite the backlash, Brown's assessment sparked a conversation about nepotism in the NBA and the challenges of living up to a legendary family name.