LeBron James admits he gets anxiety watching his son, USC star Bronny, play college basketball: ‘I sweat more than I’ve ever done in my life!’
- LeBron also lamented the current state of college basketball
- Bronny has yet to make a decision about leaving USC for this year’s NBA Draft
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While Bronny James debated his future, his father LeBron James gave his thoughts on his son’s potential jump to the pros — as well as his thoughts on the college game.
On his new podcast ‘Mind the Game’ – which he co-hosts with JJ Redick, the Lakers star gave his perspective from the sidelines while Bronny played for USC.
“The NBA is the best league in the world,” said James, 39. “That’s why it’s hard to watch my son play college basketball.”
LeBron added, “It’s hard to watch a 40-minute college basketball game. It is difficult.
“I get more anxious and I sweat more watching college basketball, especially now my son, than I ever have in my life.”
LeBron James (R) admitted he gets anxious watching his son, Bronny, play at USC
LeBron also seemed to criticize the current state of college basketball
Bronny could make the choice to leave USC after one season and go to the NBA
James also seemed to criticize the state of the college game and its constant evolution.
“I’ve never understood why a coach throws the ball into the post with his piglet, without doing anything with the ball in the post,” James said.
Bronny could make the transition to the pros after just one season, but after his cardiac arrest and less-than-superstar stats this year, that’s not a certainty.
He missed eight games while recovering from that heartache, but recovered in time to play out the remainder of the season.
But he averaged just 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game.
LeBron has kept an eye on the draft projections involving his child — and has been outspoken about the projections that don’t include him, such as ESPN’s 2024 NBA Draft mock in February.
“Can you please just let the kid be a kid and enjoy college basketball?” the Lakers star wrote in a now-deleted X-post.
“The work and results will ultimately do the talking, regardless of what he decides to do. If you guys don’t know, he doesn’t care what a fake design says; it just works! Earned, not given!’
He continued, “And to all the other kids out there striving to be great, just keep your head down, blinders on and keep grinding.” These Mock Drafts don’t matter at all! I promise you! Only the work is important!! Let’s talk about REAL BASKETBALL PEOPLE!’