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Despite Bronny James’ Temporary Setback, Lakers Veteran Makes Bold Claim on His NBA Future

Published 03/24/2024, 9:48 AM EDT

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Even after a brief setback, spectators and individuals continue to be fascinated by Bronny James’s journey to the NBA, the oldest child of basketball legend LeBron James. Metta World Peace, a Lakers veteran, recently made a bold assertion on Bronny’s likelihood of succeeding in the NBA, illuminating the bright future of the young athlete.

Bronny James’ route to NBA glory is a monument to the strength of tenacity and dedication, even though it may not be smooth. Bronny’s undying enthusiasm for the game and his unrelenting work ethic keep him moving ahead even in the face of obstacles. However, what did Metta World Peace say specifically about Bronny James’s NBA potential?

Metta World Peace’s response to Bronny James’s basketball skills

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Metta World Peace discussed his impressions of Bronny’s basketball abilities in an interview with TMZ Sports, highlighting the young player’s athleticism and potential. World Peace thinks Bronny has NBA potential as a scoring guard even if he is only a freshman in high school. He does, however, hint that Bronny still has space for growth in his physical development.

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The 44-year-old icon, Metta World Peace shared his thoughts on Bronny James, on the YouTube handle of “TMZSports”. In the conversation, he stated, “In terms of his ability to become a really good player and a starting point guard, I think he’ll be a point guard he obviously can play the two.” He continued, “I said he’s only a freshman so a lot of people were talking about his numbers but name a freshman that never averaged you know more than four or five you know and then had no chance going pro freshman numbers.”

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The College Setback of Bronny

Bronny James’ path to the NBA has been paved with both success and setbacks. Bronny’s collegiate career was temporarily derailed during practice at USC due to a congenital heart defect-related cardiac collapse. Less than five months later, though, Bronny triumphantly returned to the floor, making his Trojans college debut and displaying his tenacity and willpower.

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Considering the odds he has encountered, Bronny’s performance on the court has genuinely amazed everyone. He made his college debut with an impressive show of talent and flexibility, scoring a team-high four points, three rebounding, a pair of assists, a couple of steals, and one block off the sideline. Bronny’s early successes on the court were highlighted by Peace, mentioning, “I think he has a shot to be a really good point guard.” Thus, Bronny continues to showcase his exceptional talent in every game, enhancing his standing as a potential NBA player.

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Arya is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. She skillfully combines her academic acumen with a passion for the game that she developed over years of watching the ups and downs of the NBA. Arya is a seasoned journalist who provides fans with a detailed look at the league's inner workings.
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