It is a well-known fact that LeBron James wants to share the court with his son Bronny before he retires. And he will do everything in his power to make that happen. However, not every NBA superstar thinks like the Akron Hammer. Carmelo Anthony, the NBA veteran famed for his scoring ability and basketball IQ, is taking a different approach to his son Kiyan’s basketball career than he did to his own. While Anthony had a successful academic career at Syracuse University, ending in an NCAA championship, he advises his son to prioritize patience and growth ahead of the fascination of a rapid road to the NBA.

In an episode of his podcast, “7 PM in Brooklyn,” Anthony discussed Kiyan’s basketball future, emphasizing the value of a college degree and steady advancement in the sport. Despite Kiyan’s profile as a four-star recruit and the possibility of a career in professional basketball, Anthony is clear that entering the NBA is not the primary aim. “We ain’t rushing nothing, you going to college,” Anthony said, emphasizing his commitment to ensuring Kiyan’s professional preparation.

That is because Anthony feels that players who reach the NBA after only one year of college, or via alternate paths like the NBA G League Ignite, frequently fail to adapt to the demands of professional basketball. So, looking at Anthony’s approach toward his kid’s NBA future being completely opposite of King James’, is Bron’s wish to play with his son wrong?

LeBron James wants Bronny to join the league for “selfish” reasons

Bronny James has been in the limelight since he was born and has always expressed his desire to be a professional NBA athlete. And due to that Bron has always encouraged him looking at his potential and dedication toward the sport, but is his desire to share the court with him selfish?

On the Lets Keep It A Buck podcast, the panelists touched upon that topic and think that if Bronny ends up in the NBA this year, it might be James’ biggest regret. Explaining that one of them said, “Yeah the pressure is too high and that’s a lot of expectations to put on a guy because I know a lot of people will be comparing him to LeBron.”

He further added to that and explained why it is a selfish move on Bron’s part, “And with the whole Bronny LeBron situation it’s just important to acknowledge at the very least that this is a selfish move for LeBron. This is more so for his satisfaction than it is for Bronny, so baseline he’s not doing this for Bronny, he wants to say he played with his son in the league.” 

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So, with the upcoming draft coming up, fans are excited to see whether the 19-year-old will be a part of it. And if yes, will he be in the same team as his father? Because currently, James is with the Lakers and if they fail to acquire Bronny, there are rumors that Bron will be open to joining the club that has acquired his son.

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So Bronny trade not only adds excitement because the father-son duo will be sharing the court but also the lengths to which the father is going just to play with his son before he retires.