LeBron James isn’t going to overlook about what Jaylen Brown mentioned about Bronny anytime quickly.
The Lakers star was requested about his relationship with Brown on Sunday evening, after L.A.’s 111-89 loss to the Celtics.
He took the chance to reference a second from a Summer season League recreation when Brown was caught criticizing James’ eldest son, Bronny James.
Jaylen Brown: “I don’t suppose Bronny [James] is a professional.”
Kysre Gondrezick: “I feel he’ll be on the G-league group for certain.”
JB: “I don’t suppose so, I feel due to his identify he’ll be on the Lakers.” 👀
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“Our relationship has been fairly respectful, moreover the s— he mentioned about Bronny at summer season league,” James mentioned. “However aside from that, aside from that we’ve been all proper.”
James mentioned he and Brown “will probably be all proper.”
“I feel he went on social media and mentioned one thing about it,” James mentioned. “It’s all good, however Bronny’s bought an extended method to go, however that’s one other story. However the child, I imply, hear, JB is doing [great]. S—, he’s taking part in nice basketball, man.”
LeBron even went on to say that Brown has made a robust case for MVP this season.
“This entire MVP factor, I don’t perceive why his identify shouldn’t be getting talked about some as properly,” James mentioned. “Like, no one gave them a shot to begin the season. And he’s averaging what, 30? Just below 30? It’s a recognition contest typically, I let you know.”
Brown was humble when requested about his performances this yr.
“I really feel like I’m the very best two-way participant on the planet,” Brown mentioned. “I play each ends on the courtroom. Evening to nighttime, I’m obtainable, which is tough to do. I’m a frontrunner. I assist lead my group, empower my group to return out and play confidently, stuff that doesn’t at all times present up on the analytics. And I’m a winner. I come out and attempt to win each single evening. So I’m grateful.
“It’s an honor to play the Celtics-Lakers rivalry. It’s an honor for LeBron, who’s arguably the very best participant to ever play the sport, giving me some excessive reward. So, I’m simply grateful.”
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