Coming into the league with his father as his teammate, it was expected that Bronny James would get compared to LeBron James every step of the way. However, the expectations were directed towards Bronny being inferior to his superstar dad. However, polarising sports media figure Skip Bayless has taken a contradictory route.
On Fox’s The Skip Bayless Show, the host discussed Bronny James‘ rookie season. Considering the past year Bronny has had with his health and the pressure of being LeBron James‘ son, Bayless believes Bronny was ‘built tougher.’ Bayless has high expectations for Bronny’s shooting, believing that the guard is a better clutch player than his dad.
I think he'll become a clutch three-point shooter. I've always gotten the feeling that Bronny had a bigger clutch gene than his father does.Skip Bayless via The Skip Bayless Show
Bayless touched on multiple topics to praise Bronny, including his upbringing. Bayless even went on to say that Bronny was better than his dad in some of the categories, especially clutch shooting. The analyst revealed himself as a ‘Bronny fan’ as he defended the guard’s underwhelming stats at USC.
When Bronny entered the draft, many believed he would struggle to get picked, considering his performance in college. However, Bronny surprised the fans with his shooting and scoring skills during the draft combine. This is why Bayless believes Bronny will play an essential role on the Lakers roster.
Skip Bayless believes LeBron James lacks ‘closer gene’
Bayless’ opinion of Bronny being the better clutch player than his dad also comes from his lack of belief in James. The analyst has previously called out James for his poor performances during crucial times. One such moment occurred during this year’s playoffs when the Lakers played the Denver Nuggets. The win was essential as the Lakers had a disappointing record against the Nuggets this season.
The team had already lost Game 1 but was playing decently in the second, with a double-double performance from James. Nevertheless, James missed a three-pointer during the last seconds, and the Nuggets took advantage as Jamal Murray made a clutch shot to win the game. This made Bayless furious as he went off on James during Fox’s Undisputed.
I've said from the start that he just doesn't have the clutch gene. He doesn't have the closer gene. This is a closer’s game.Skip Bayless via Undisputed
Despite being one of the best players in the league, James is not known to be a pure shooter. This is not the case for Bronny, as he is a guard and has impressed Bayless. Bronny’s first season would certainly be highly anticipated. It also remains interesting to see the chemistry and dynamic between the father-son duo.
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