Spurs legend frustrated by criticism of Bronny and LeBron James being ‘jealous’ of their accomplishment

Bronny and LeBron James pulled off a rare feat on opening night for the Lakers and Wolves. A father-son duo shared the NBA court for the first time in league history. Instead of cherishing the moment, several naysayers criticized the teenager for receiving unworthy playing time. Avery Johnson criticizes these same naysayers in a speech on SiriusXM NBA Radio.

Bronny and Lebron stepping onto the field together was one of the most anticipated moments of the 2024-2025 season. Since LBJ made his desire to play with his son extremely clear, JJ Redick had that long-awaited moment behind them in the second quarter.

The basketball world got to see the family members play together early on, allowing the Lakers to focus on the task at hand: winning.

“They wanted to put this moment behind him because a guy who is 22^sd This year – which gave so much to basketball, no matter where you want to classify it – was its moment. He deserved it. It was nothing about his ego. I just think there’s a lot of jealousy and hatred towards this situation. It’s really useless. says the San Antonio Spurs legend.

LeBron has accomplished every feat possible. Playing with his son was a lifelong dream, bigger than any piece of silverware. However, critics have tried to downplay this iconic moment, claiming that Bronny was the product of nepotism.

Antonio Daniels would love to be in LeBron’s shoes

Antonio Daniels spoke about the same situation on SiriusXM NBA Radio even before opening night.

The former Spur man urged all basketball fans to think about this moment from Bron’s perspective. He almost lost his son to cardiac arrest. A little over a year later, his eldest is healthy enough to play in the NBA. Walking on the field together made this moment even more special.

“Me being a dad and having a six-year-old son, like dude, you know what I would give to have the opportunity to do something like that with my son?

As if it wasn’t normal. This is not normal. It’s not regular. And I think people have spent so much time trying to understand why it’s bad and why Bronny doesn’t belong and he only averages five points per game and all that kind of stuff. And looking at the human element, I love it. I love him,” » said Daniels.

With the moment behind them, LeBron and Bronny can now fully concentrate on their respective goals. The 39-year-old will focus on improving his performance after a lackluster first match. While Bronny can focus on honing his skills and preparing for an inevitable brief stint in the G-League.