The Bronny James criticism is a never-ending fiasco in the NBA world. Until the 19-year-old takes the matter into his own hands and showcases his talent on the court, there is no way out. The criticisms amped up right after his LA Lakers draft, accusing LeBron James and Rich Paul of orchestrating the whole process. Now that Bronny has entered the league, the naysayers doubt the youngster’s survival in the league. In response to that doubt, veteran Fox analyst Rob Parker predicted the rising star’s stay.

While Parker couldn’t definitively predict Bronny’s overall NBA career, he did forecast the number of seasons Bronny would stay with the Lakers. It all began when Parker engaged in a heated debate with former NBA Champion Antonio Daniels about nepotism. Daniels, who referred to Bronny’s draft as a product of nepotism, put forward an argument, saying, “Rich Paul can orchestrate whatever he wants to, JJ Redick can defend Bronny as much as he wants to, what it’s going to come down to is whether or not Brony James can play in the league.” 

In response to Daniels’ sincere argument, Parker casually predicted the timeline of James Jr’s Lakers’ stay. He responded, “It doesn’t matter if he’s going to play. As long as LeBron is in the league he’ll be on the team. That’s why they gave him a two-year contract.” It’s a well-known fact that LeBron James has only two or three seasons left in the tank. This was enough for Parker to make the huge claim that Bronny’s stay in the league was guaranteed for two years, in his attempt to squash Antonio Daniels’ take.

At the same time, it’s too early to write off a player that too he hasn’t even started his professional career. Speaking of his game, Bronny James said, “Rob has told me that there’s a great development system here so I just want to come in and and get my work in and get better every day.”

Can Bronny James overcome the pressure?

Bronny James addressed the media for the first time as a Laker. The reporters had all sorts of questions firing at him as his dad watched him from a distance. The rising star didn’t seem like a first-timer, holding the mic at the hot seat. One of the reporters rightly asked Bronny how he would handle the pressure and the expectations set on him.

Unfazed by the intricacies in the question, with a smirk on his face, Bronny said, “I’ve already seen it… media and stuff, talking about (how) I might not deserve an opportunity but you know I’ve been dealing with stuff like this for my whole life it’s nothing different but it’s more amplified for sure but I get through it.” 

The rising star sounds clear in his head, but everything can be determined on what he delivers on the court. The NBA world can get a glimpse of him in the summer league alongside Dalton Knecht. Do you think Bronny James can supersede the expectations set on him? Let us know in the comments.

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