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Insulted With “Daddy’s Boy” Chants in Front of Father LeBron James, Bronny James Takes Revenge Against Haters

Published 03/07/2023, 7:10 AM EST

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The star of Bronny James is on the rise in the past few months as he matures in terms of both athleticism and skills. When his father, LeBron James, initially stated that he wants to play alongside Bronny in the NBA, many wondered whether the youngster has what it takes to make it to the league. Many thought that he would go undrafted and then be signed as a free agent. Also, some still believe that Bronny will make the league only because of his father’s superstardom. However, Bronny recently silenced the nay-sayers with his stunning performance.

Bronny has been huge strides in his development before graduating high school. His performances and massive potential have improved his draft stock and the 18-year-old was recently pegged to be the #10 pick of the 2024 NBA Draft by ESPN.

LeBron James hyped as Bronny silences his critics

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LeBron James recently injured his right foot during a game against the Dallas Mavericks. In the next game, James was seen wearing a huge walking boot on his right foot which worried the Los Angeles Lakers fans. He has missed four games so far after the injury. However, the injury is not going to stop him from cheering his son. LeBron and his wife Savannah James are their children’s biggest fans and it was evident during Bronny’s recent playoff game. The four-time NBA champion was seen on the sidelines to support his son, wearing a big walking boot on his right foot.

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Bronny James and the Sierra Canyon Trailblazers faced Bishop Montgomery Knights away from home for a chance to play in Division I regional finals. In one instance, the Knights fans tried to irk Bronny with the “Daddy’s boy” chant while he was shooting free throws. And it did not end well for them.

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According to a report from LA Times, Bronny silenced the doubters and scored a team-high 16 points, and helped the team to a 64-47 win. With this, The Trailblazers are all set to play in the state championship game in Sacramento. After enduring one of their worst regular seasons, the team now looks sharp. It will be interesting to see how Bronny and the team perform in the state championship game.

LeBron was hyped watching his son make some huge plays during the game. After Bronny’s impressive performance, the four-time NBA MVP took to social media to praise his son.

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The development of Bronny James

Bronny James is not as tall as his father was when he graduated from high school and is not as athletic as well. However, Bronny is certainly making it up for his physical shortcomings with his high basketball IQ.

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Furthermore, his physical prowess is improving as well. Recently, NBA analyst Brian Windhorst shared his astonishment about Bronny’s development and noted that he would be an early draft pick. He added that Bronny making the NBA has nothing to do with the influence of LeBron James.

Do you think Bronny James will be an early draft pick? Let us know in the comments.

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Bagavathi Eswaran

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Bagavathi Eswaran is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. He has been playing the game of basketball for more than 20 years now and has also been following the NBA for more than 10 years. After not being able to go pro, this former college player decided to join the IT industry.
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Jayant Chhabra