LeBron James’ teammate envisions ‘mature’ Bronny James make Jrue Holiday-type impact in career
Miami Heat legend Udonis Haslem talks about the potential role Bronny James could have in his career due to his defensive prowess.
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Bronny James on having a Jrue Holiday type role (image via NBA)
Since Bronny James got drafted into the league, he has become one of the most talked-about stars. Despite being a second-round pick, many still consider him one of the hyped rookies of the 2024 NBA draft. However, critics have questioned Bronny’s ability as a player and his role on the court. Recently, another former NBA star talked about James Jr.
On the OG’s podcast, Miami Heat legend Udonis Haslem discussed the value that Bronny James brings to the Lakers. Haslem emphasized that while James Jr. may not excel at scoring, his defensive contributions are crucial for the team. UD likened players like Jrue Holiday to Swiss Army knives, versatile and able to adapt to various situations on the court. Many stars have shown their support for Bronny as the next season approaches.
He’s done a great job of just quieting the noise and focusing on the things he can control. When he speaks, he makes specific points that show he's mature enough to understand his position. When he speaks, he talks about being a Jrue Holiday type of guy.Udonis Haslem via The OGs Podcast
Fans saw Bronny struggle during the start of the NBA summer league with his scoring and three-point shooting. Many NBA analysts criticized Bronny for his poor performances at the start of the Summer League. However, in the last games of the tournament, James Jr. improved his performance significantly and shut out many of his critics.
One of the main things that fans noticed about Bronny was his great defense. He has certainly shown the potential of a future star defender. Holiday’s reputation as one of the top on-ball defenders in the league further highlights Bronny’s potential for defensive greatness. Fans anticipate that Bronny will follow in Holiday’s footsteps and make a significant impact with his defensive abilities.
Bronny James’ Summer League jersey sales are far more than the 2024 No. 1 overall pick
Bronny James entered the NBA draft with great hype and was one of the most popular second-round picks. Most of the hype around him comes from the fact that he is LeBron James‘ son. As such, many celebrities and NBA stars came to watch James Jr. in the Summer League.
Recently, it was announced by the Athletic that a whopping price of $38,400 was paid for Bronny James’ Summer league jersey. Many fans were shocked to see a second pick’s jersey selling at such a high rate in the auction. Later, it was also announced that James Jr’s jersey was sold at a higher price than Zacharie Risacher, who was the first overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft. Risacher’s jersey was sold for only $3,600.
The popularity of Bronny James has been increasing day by day. If James Jr. puts up great numbers in the regular season, his popularity would certainly reach great heights. Fans are excited for the debut of Bronny and see him play alongside his father LeBron James.
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