THE The Los Angeles Lakers made headlines by selecting Bronny James with the 55th pick in the second round of the NBA draft. This historic decision paves the way for LeBron James and his son to become the first father-son duo to play together in the league—thus fulfilling a long-held dream of the four-time NBA champion.
However, the move sparked heated debate among fans and analysts. Some critics questioned whether the The Lakers The decision was motivated by nepotism and if Bronny really has talent to compete at the NBA level.
On the other hand, many have been quick to defend the Lakers’ pick, arguing that Bronny James has the skills to thrive in the NBA. Among those defenders are former NBA champion John Salleywho recently spoke out in support of LeBron and his son.
John Salley on the Lakers’ Selection of Bronny James
John Salley believes that the criticism surrounding the Lakers’ decision to sign Bronny James stems from a sense of jealousy. “I love that Bronny was drafted by the Lakers” said Salley, a four-time champion NBA champion, in an interview with TMZ Sports. “And everybody’s talking nonsense – hey, listen, if my dad had the power, if my dad was the leading scorer, if my dad was able to take a pay cut so I could get a check – this wouldn’t be a business like any other.“
The Lakers selected Bronny James and Dalton Knecht in the 2024 NBA draft. Ronald Martinez/Getty Images
Salley continued, “They’re just mad because they didn’t think LeBron and Bronny could do it.” He also had words of encouragement for LeBron, urging him to continue playing in the league for a few more years: “Listen to me, Bron. Never give up, brother!” Salley concluded.
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Gianni Taina is a bilingual journalist, fluent in English and Spanish, specializing in soccer, NBA and tennis. He began his professional career in 2020 with Mundo Deportivo US, where he took his first steps as a writer. Gianni has covered major sporting events such as the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the NBA Finals and Grand Slam tournaments such as Roland Garros. His ability to report on events in real time and write under pressure has established him as a valuable member of a top-level team of journalists. In 2024, he joined Bolavip US, where he covers a wide range of sports, including European soccer, MLS and the NBA. Gianni graduated in Communications from Deportea in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
