Jason Whitlock and Bronny James (Image source: Getty Images)
After LeBron James’ son, Bronny James, went undrafted in the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft, speculation arose regarding the Los Angeles Lakers’ interest in Bronny. The rumor came to fruition by letting the father-son duo etch their name in history as the first active father-son duo in the NBA.

Meanwhile, famous American columnist Jason Whitlock could not resist his anger over the news. Soon, he took a subtle dig at LeBron on his social media account.

“A child born sliding into home plate still required help from his dad scoring a run. This is a longterm disservice to Bronny, all done to placate LeBron’s ego. Two people are laughing the loudest: Michael Jordan and LaVar Ball,” Whitlock wrote in his X account.

LeBron once shared his dream of sharing the court with his son. His eldest son is now on the way to fulfilling his father’s dream after he was taken with the No. 55 overall pick by the Los Angeles Lakers.

Fans Weigh on Jason Whitlock’s Remark on LeBron James’ Son Being Drafted by the Lakers

Bronny James has yet to make his mark on the NBA, but even before stepping onto the court, he is already facing criticism. Following Jason Whitlock’s comments, NBA fans expressed their dissatisfaction with Whitlock’s remarks.

Many fans showed their frustration, arguing that Whitlock’s comments negatively highlighted the father-son relationship.

According to StatMamba, LeBron and Bronny James now hold the record for the most combined points by a father-son duo in NBA history with 40,474 points. This statistic suggests that Bronny is not an unskilled player.

Fans believe that nepotism exists everywhere, but it is more acceptable if the individual in question has the talent to back it up.

Bronny James will have the opportunity to respond to the critics during the 2024 NBA Summer League.