ESPN’s ‘Heir To The Throne’ post for Bronny James has lost fans
Recently, the The Los Angeles Lakers have regressed to Earth with an ugly loss on the way hands of the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday evening. While the Lakers were able to stay competitive in the first half, the Cavaliers pulled away later, winning the game by 30 points.
The distinct nature of the game down the stretch allowed both coaches to empty their benches, which allowed Bronnie James see minutes against the franchise his father LeBron helped lead to prosperity earlier in his career.
At one point, James broke free for a dunk, and ESPN took the opportunity to post a picture of the play on Instagram, with the caption, “Heir to the Throne,” citing the elder James’ nickname as “The King.”
Needless to say, fans in the comments section they were not on board with a statement.
“I’m convinced they turned the ball over on purpose for this dunk,” speculated one fan.
“I guess we’ll overlook the obvious travel violation?!?!” another wondered.
However, not everyone was so negative.
“He racked up some great minutes last night. Gives you a glimpse of what he can do,” one fan wrote.
Minutes have been few and far between for Bronie James so far this year as he tries to carve out a role for himself in the NBA following in the footsteps of his famous father.
So far, he’s still spending time in the G League to hone his skills, and it doesn’t look like he’ll be a regular part of head coach JJ Redick’s rotation anytime soon.
Meanwhile, the Lakers have a lot to sort out between now and the upcoming NBA trade deadline. The team is still in dire need of at least one more capable perimeter defender, and the clock is ticking between now and February 5, when teams must make their moves.
2026-01-29 16:38:00
