Lakers legend James Worthy was caught slipping about Bronny James in an unfortunate hot mic moment

During a commercial break on the Los Angeles Lakers’ podcast, Worthy was inadvertently caught on a hot mic making sarcastic comments about Bronny James. In what can only be described as an embarrassing moment for the veteran, Worthy remarked, “Who are we going to be waiting for on the second day? Well, he’s the greatest young player ever right now, that’s Bronny – that’s what I’m going to say.”

This incident has sparked a flurry of reactions from fans and analysts alike, all eager to see how Bronny will respond to both the pressure of the draft and the unintended slight from one of the Lakers’ greats.

Bronny was later selected as their 55th pick

Was James Worthy being sarcastic about Bronny James

During a commercial break on the Los Angeles Lakers’ podcast, was caught on a hot mic. His primary complaint centered on the coaching selection of J.J. Redick, the third coach in a single year. In the clip, Worthy’s face isn’t visible, but his voice is unmistakable.

The comment, “Who are we going to be waiting for on the second day? Well, he’s the greatest young player ever right now, that’s Bronny – that’s what I’m going to say,” has sparked considerable debate about whether he was being sarcastic or genuine. Regardless of his intentions, it’s clear LeBron James will likely address these comments with Worthy.


As the draft day looms, the basketball community is keenly watching to see where Bronny James might end up if selected in the second round. The situation is complex and fraught with tension, especially with a Lakers legend’s inadvertent critique adding fuel to the fire.