Is Bronny becoming the new LeBron? Judging by the Lakers’ first few games, in a way, yes!
Artemy Berstenev July 11, 2024, 15:30 Moscow time Audio version: Your browser does not support the audio element.
Grades are everything.
Bronny James has been a regular in the sports columns lately, and while opinions on his game are divided, one thing is certain: he is a magnetic presence, and everyone is eager to see if the young basketball player can step out of his father’s shadow and write his own story.
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Bronny jumped into the summer league center, and although his Lakers could not hold out against Sacramento, losing 94:108, the 19-year-old guard scored four points, two rebounds, two assists in 22 minutes of play. interception. But he clearly has problems with accuracy: only two successes in nine attempts and not a single successful three-pointer in three. There is definitely something to work on. By the way, in today’s meeting with Miami, the 55th pick of the last draft scored three points (1 of 3 from the field), five rebounds, three assists, three blocks and two steals with a utility indicator of “+8. “
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However, in the first game Bronny was unable to surprise with his statistics, and although the result of the match was relatively predictable, fans did not stop looking at the screens. According to Sports Media Watch, more than half a million curious eyes (534,000 to be exact) went to ESPN to see what the youngest James would show. And the Awful Anusing portal confirms it: people came for the show.
Let’s dig into the numbers. We’re told Bronny’s debut game was the most-watched of any Summer League game that didn’t take place in the epicenter of basketball excitement: Las Vegas. These may not be Caitlin Clarke’s WNBA records, but they’re definitely worth a look, especially when viewed in the broader context of the game.
ESPN did everything it could to generate hype around Bronny James and his potential spot on the Lakers roster alongside his famous father. And, apparently, these efforts are starting to pay off. Interest in the family duo is already skyrocketing, and this is just the beginning. Add in the arrival of JJ Redick as head coach and you have a recipe for one of the hottest talking points of the upcoming NBA season.
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