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It's just his first year. A little early to call him a scrub. If he doesn't drastically improve in his sophomore year, then we can say he's a scrub.
[QUOTE=Full Court;14880060]It's just his first year. A little early to call him a scrub. If he doesn't drastically improve in his sophomore year, then we can say he's a scrub.[/QUOTE]
never too early to call someone a scrub on ISH
Nepotism at it's finest.
He's definitely not as good at basketball as an NBA player is supposed to be. But he is talented as an athlete. Should have been a receiver or something of he wanted to pursue a career in sports. Unfortunately I strongly disagree with the constant praise for his basketball IQ. The only real basis for saying that is his father being a smart player. I'm not calling him stupid but if he was a smart player he would have developed a point guard skill set with the handle to take advantage of his explosiveness. Because thar athleticism is the only thing about him that is remotely NBA level.
A legit NBA career isn't impossible because of that athleticism but he needs to put in a lot of work. He is basically a football athlete that got thrown into an NBA game. Like a 6'1 power forward.
[QUOTE=Full Court;14880060]It's just his first year. A little early to call him a scrub. If he doesn't drastically improve in his sophomore year, then we can say he's a scrub.[/QUOTE]
He literally needs to improve at everything, dramatically, to even be average. I'm not even sold on his finishing ability. I think he's average there at best. Middle of lane, finishing with space, he just might be average. But I don't even believe he has the dexterity to get finishes on late contests.
It's dunks or nothing when the NBA season starts. Absolutely no layup game. He is a disaster out there. And psychologically this will be torture for him. LeBron is an insane narcissist to allow to happen.
kid shoots shoots like young lebron with none of the athleticism and size
lakers front office is going to look retarded after another terrible summer
I feel bad for the kid. He should have never declared for the draft.
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[QUOTE=eliteballer;14928965]Nepotism at it's finest.[/QUOTE]
Being NEPOkid was bad enough......
Bronny James went a step further thanks to his establishment dad...
now Bronny James is a first-of-his-kind, NEPOheartattackid.
Post in the sneaker forum lately, OP?
He's insanely good and a steal for the Lakers.
Lonzo ball with more athleticism. Will take time for him to develop an NBA 3 and get hit footing.
But he's a 3 and D stud who will take off in year 3.
He's really really ****ing good.
Lonzo Ball is 6'6. And a guy should be required to hit at least one 3 before he gets the "3 and D" label..
[QUOTE=red1;14929017]kid shoots shoots like young lebron with none of the athleticism and size
lakers front office is going to look retarded after another terrible summer[/QUOTE]
to be fair what player did the Lakers miss out on with the 55th pick of the draft?
[QUOTE=Wally450;14929029]Post in the sneaker forum lately, OP?[/QUOTE]
:lol
[QUOTE=PistonsFan#21;14929197]to be fair what player did the Lakers miss out on with the 55th pick of the draft?[/QUOTE]
You will need at least a year to answer that question and someone could emerge even further in the future than that. Most likely the 55th pick doesn't get a team a good player but more importantly he is taking a roster spot. Without a buy out he is taking up a space that could be used on a more talented and/or better player.
It also makes it glaringly and undeniably obvious who is really in charge. I don't know what value is to be assigned to a franchise potentially being humiliated but with all the attention they seem to be welcoming to focus on a player that isn't ready for NBA competition people in authority are likely to look weak and/or foolish. Don't let LA have another year where they're struggling to make the playoffs and all the attention is being focused on this guy that doesn't have a fully-formed game.
[QUOTE=PistonsFan#21;14929197]to be fair what player did the Lakers miss out on with the 55th pick of the draft?[/QUOTE]
true, their draft pick was fine. 55 is a low pick indeed. the real issue is that they haven't made any roster moves for two years in a row
they will always have a shot with lebron and AD but their roleplayers have been putrid since 2020 when they were excellent
they gave up all their depth for westbrook a few years ago and have been a shitshow since - they desperately needed to plug that hole THIS SUMMER with demar, who was available but now they are cooked
not only did they miss out on the exact player they need, they lost him to an up-and-coming rival in the kings - its gonna hurt when he's ripping out their heart in the 4th quarter 4 times a year
I feel for the kid. There comes a point where you realize that you just don't belong here. He doesn't belong right now. Yes, I have watched more than just highlights, 2 full games, and this is just summer league and he doesn't belong. Still, I like what Iman Shumpert once said about the very best WNBA prospect. He said, "give her 4 years on a roster with consistency and she will be able to hang". Keep Bronny on a guaranteed contract for 4 years and by the end of it I am confident that he will hang with these guys... if he doesn't get traded or have a mental collapse under the pressure.
Any other draftees not living up to your expectations, fellas? Oh, nevermind you haven't been watching them and probably don't even know who most of them are anyway.
Carry on, casuals/sheep.
He sucks, but so do most of the second rounders every year. Obviously only got the contract cause of letiny
Shit even the majority of the first rounders are total ass this year..
[QUOTE=SATAN;14929255]Any other draftees not living up to your expectations, fellas? Oh, nevermind you haven't been watching them and probably don't even know who most of them are anyway.
Carry on, casuals/sheep.[/QUOTE]
Thing is he's not just in a shooting slump, he looks like he shouldn't be out there at all. That's a problem when you give the bum a guaranteed contract and are doing the whole father/son make-a-wish bullshit on a team that's not a contender. Lakers are stuck in the middle.
[QUOTE=ImKobe;14929259]Thing is he's not just in a shooting slump, he looks like he shouldn't be out there at all. That's a problem when you give the bum a guaranteed contract and are doing the whole father/son make-a-wish bullshit on a team that's not a contender. Lakers are stuck in the middle.[/QUOTE]
That 4 years, $7.9 Million is guaranteed. :facepalm
compare this to 1992-1998 Pippen making 7 years $19 million for his contribution.
No wonder NBA is dying a fast death in terms of ratings and skills and talent and competitiveness.
There are more young'uns turning to Soccer than NBA now. Finding that more competitive and nicer alternative.
17 YO Yamal will become more of a role model than even Ant Man in future, thanks to Nepo Heart Attack Kid as Ant Man's competition.
2 mil per year is nothing for an NBA team. The important thing is if he takes a roster spot, which he will.
[QUOTE=PistonsFan#21;14929197]to be fair what player did the Lakers miss out on with the 55th pick of the draft?[/QUOTE]
Some notable second round picks:
Nikola Jokic (41)
Trevor Ariza (44)
Paul Millsap(47)
Marc Gasol(48)
Goran Dragic(45)
Pat Beverley(42)
Patty Mills(55)
Draymond Green(35)
Khris Middleton(39)
Jae Crowder(34)
If Nikola ****ing Jokic can go as low as 41, you really should be gunning with your 55th pick and trying to get the absolute best talent possible.
You gotta think about the talent pool of the world as far as basketball at this point. There's more competition than ever. Some literal GOATs will slip through the cracks because there's so many players and only so much attention they can get.
[QUOTE=999Guy;14929286]Some notable second round picks:
Nikola Jokic (41)
Trevor Ariza (44)
Paul Millsap(47)
Marc Gasol(48)
Goran Dragic(45)
Pat Beverley(42)
Patty Mills(55)
Draymond Green(35)
Khris Middleton(39)
Jae Crowder(34)
If Nikola ****ing Jokic can go as low as 41, you really should be gunning with your 55th pick and trying to get the absolute best talent possible.
You gotta think about the talent pool of the world as far as basketball at this point. There's more competition than ever. Some literal GOATs will slip through the cracks because there's so many players and only so much attention they can get.[/QUOTE]
That’s a bad example.. a handful of players in the last 20 years:lol
Most second rounders don’t even make the team or stay in the league long at all.
But as far as bronnie is concerned, he doesn’t belong in the nba. Come on, he’s undersized, can’t shoot, doesn’t even understand the game by the looks of it.
If you can’t see the nba is just the WWE by now then nothing will wake people up.
All the “analysts” saying the same garbage, it’s scripted dribble.
Can’t wait till letiny retires, enough of this rubbish
[QUOTE=coin24;14929376]That’s a bad example.. a handful of players in the last 20 years:lol
Most second rounders don’t even make the team or stay in the league long at all.
But as far as bronnie is concerned, he doesn’t belong in the nba. Come on, he’s undersized, can’t shoot, doesn’t even understand the game by the looks of it.
If you can’t see the nba is just the WWE by now then nothing will wake people up.
All the “analysts” saying the same garbage, it’s scripted dribble.
Can’t wait till letiny retires, enough of this rubbish[/QUOTE]
If the NBA is scripted why isn't Bronny a good player?
[QUOTE=coin24;14929376]That’s a bad example.. a handful of players in the last 20 years:lol
Most second rounders don’t even make the team or stay in the league long at all.
But as far as bronnie is concerned, he doesn’t belong in the nba. Come on, he’s undersized, can’t shoot, doesn’t even understand the game by the looks of it.
If you can’t see the nba is just the WWE by now then nothing will wake people up.
All the “analysts” saying the same garbage, it’s scripted dribble.
Can’t wait till letiny retires, enough of this rubbish[/QUOTE]
There's more names. Those are just the best. Isaiah Hartenstein, Spencer Dinwiddie, Norman Powell, Montrezl Harrell, Will Barton, Chandler Parsons, Lance Stephenson, Hassan Whiteside. If you go through the every draft the past 15 years, there's at least two career quality role players plus a couple guys who are quality that go undrafted. Every single year.
The worst second round I can find is 2016's, where Malcom Brogdon went really early at 36 but that same year Fred Van Vleet, a future all-star went undrafted.
Shake Milton has had at least a dozen of good playoff games in his career so far, he went #54. The pick is inexcusable.
Alex Caruso AND Alex Reaves both went undrafted. They're the two best guards the Lakers have had the past 9 or 10 years.
Aaron Wiggins on OKC is a good player already in 3 years. Could easily help win OKC a title this year. He was #55 in 2021. Again, inexcusable.
Leading scorer at half time...
Does he really have some passion in playing the sport? Doesn't seem so imo.
Not sure if he'd even be relevant if not for his future hof father...
[QUOTE=Real Men Wear Green;14929379]If the NBA is scripted why isn't Bronny a good player?[/QUOTE]
Even they can’t make the midget make a jump shot
Most players in these games haven't looked very good. Are we gonna discuss them also? No??
[QUOTE=SATAN;14929443]Most players in these games haven't looked very good. Are we gonna discuss them also? No??[/QUOTE]
bron has been trying to tell us that his kid is already NBA ready
now we know he will never be NBA ready
undersized non-shooting guards aren't that useful
raptors championship team vanvleet was undrafted, norman powell was the 46th pick, siakam was the 27th pick, aka a throwaway low first-rounder
it doesnt matter if it is a weak draft - there are players out there that have talent that just need the opportunity and development
bron is taking care of his family but it's stupid if you're trying to win. kids just not that good and has low upside.
Yeah, yeah, I know it's early in his career. But he's definitely looking scrub-like.
Played 16 minutes and 2 points on 1-6 shooting.
The kid just ain't NBA level.
For a scrub that scored 2 points… bspns whole game recap is all about bronny … their number one pick looked impressive… sucks to be him
[QUOTE=red1;14929449]raptors championship team vanvleet was undrafted, norman powell was the 46th pick, siakam was the 27th pick, aka a throwaway low first-rounder
it doesnt matter if it is a weak draft - there are players out there that have talent that just need the opportunity and development
bron is taking care of his family but it's stupid if you're trying to win. kids just not that good and has low upside.[/QUOTE]
If there was no limit to how hard he worked, he'd have some pretty good potential. He's a great athlete, but he's short. I'd take his body nohomo if I was tryin' to make the NBA.
Edit: lol [url]https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10138034-nba-rumors-warriors-passed-on-bronny-james-out-of-respect-for-lebrons-lakers-wishes[/url]
-Smak
[QUOTE=ILLsmak;14947295]If there was no limit to how hard he worked, he'd have some pretty good potential. He's a great athlete, but he's short. I'd take his body nohomo if I was tryin' to make the NBA.
Edit: lol [url]https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10138034-nba-rumors-warriors-passed-on-bronny-james-out-of-respect-for-lebrons-lakers-wishes[/url]
-Smak[/QUOTE]
He's not showing the natural skill that sets NBA players apart though. You can only get so far on just athleticism - especially when you're 6'2.
[QUOTE=Full Court;14947302]He's not showing the natural skill that sets NBA players apart though. You can only get so far on just athleticism - especially when you're 6'2.[/QUOTE]
If he can guard pgs, help, and hit 3s consistently, he’s a starter on some teams. Maybe even a championship level starter. If he can handle a little, even better. A lot of these skills are learned, too.
I stand by what i said, he might be a bad pick, but it’s only his trainer and him who are to blame if he’s g leeg 4 life. He has a role he can learn to play, it is useful in the nba, and everyone knows. He just needs to make 3s and d up. It’s gonna take a lot of work, but he should be able to catch and shoot. And on d he’s a menace.
He’s out there playing w nba guys and he’s not good at much of anything lol. If he didn’t have elite athleticism, he’d never sniff nba. He has more chance learning skills.
-Smak
His dad could have played football. I think he would have more potential as a receiver or safety and also wouldn't be dogged by the completely justified talk of nepotism.
[QUOTE=ILLsmak;14947312][SIZE=5][B]If he can guard pgs, help, and hit 3s consistently, he’s a starter on some teams.[/B][/SIZE] Maybe even a championship level starter. If he can handle a little, even better. A lot of these skills are learned, too.
I stand by what i said, he might be a bad pick, but it’s only his trainer and him who are to blame if he’s g leeg 4 life. He has a role he can learn to play, it is useful in the nba, and everyone knows. He just needs to make 3s and d up. It’s gonna take a lot of work, but he should be able to catch and shoot. And on d he’s a menace.
He’s out there playing w nba guys and he’s not good at much of anything lol. If he didn’t have elite athleticism, he’d never sniff nba. He has more chance learning skills.
-Smak[/QUOTE]
That's a fair take. It's just that most players learn to shoot BEFORE they enter the NBA.....:confusedshrug: