“I see everything that people are saying, and people think, like, I’m a f–king robot, like I don’t have any feelings or emotions.” said Bronny James to The Athletic in an interview recently. He hears it all—the doubts, the criticism, the claims that he’s only here because of his dad. Some say he isn’t NBA-ready, others argue he’s been handed opportunities most players can only dream of.

But instead of letting the noise get to him, the 20-year-old is using every bit of it as fuel to prove he belongs. And on Thursday with the Lakers severely shorthanded—missing four starters and six rotation guys, including LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Austin Reaves—Bronny found himself with another big opportunity.

But then—things took a scary turn. The Lakers rookie found himself in a dangerous spot after a costly mistake. A mishandled pass, poor floor spacing, and a risky guard-to-guard exchange left him wide open for trouble.

Gary Trent Jr. saw the opening, pounced on the steal, and took off in transition. That left Bronny with only one option—a desperate defensive effort to stop the break. And that’s when things got dicey.

He lept in the air to deny Trent Jr. but he didn’t take the shot. So Bronny landed on his back and then crashed onto the floor. The sequence had the crowd holding its breath. But not LeBron. He was unfazed. He was just sitting on the bench unbothered.

Maybe it’s the years of experience, the countless times he’s seen himself and his teammates hit the deck. Or maybe he knows Bronny is built for this. After all, growing up as LeBron James’ son comes with its own set of challenges, and this was just another moment in a career already filled with outsized expectations.

Seth Curry empathizes with Bronny James

Bronny James has been under the microscope for years, constantly measured against his father, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. From his AAU days to Sierra Canyon, the comparisons never stopped. His freshman year at USC only added to the scrutiny—especially after he suffered a cardiac arrest and returned to an underwhelming season. Still, the Lakers made the move everyone saw coming, drafting him in the second round to play alongside LeBron.

If anyone understands that level of pressure, it’s Seth Curry. As the son of Charlotte Hornets legend Dell Curry and the younger brother of four-time NBA champion Stephen Curry, Seth has spent his entire career proving he belongs. He knows exactly what Bronny is dealing with.

“I definitely feel for him, in Bronny’s case,” Seth told Fox News Digital. “He’s just going out there, working hard, trying to be the best player he can be. I mean, whatever the media and fans do with it, they do with it. He’s his own person. He’s trying to go out there and make the best career for himself. So, I feel for him. But he’s got a great opportunity to go out there, play and prove himself. I’m sure he’ll be fine with a little more reps and confidence.”

Seth acknowledges the double-edged sword of having an NBA legend for a father. “There’s some negatives and some positives to it,” he said. “You’re able to ask questions. You see their process that they did to get to where they are. But, at the same time, those expectations are going to be on you.”

At the end of the day, Seth believes Bronny has been dealing with this pressure his whole life. “It didn’t just happen the day he went to college or the day Bronny was drafted. He had those expectations really his whole life. So, I’m sure he’s used to it.”

As long as Bronny stays in the NBA, the critics won’t stop. But in Seth’s eyes, all he needs is more confidence and reps to prove he belongs.