TNT host Kenny Smith doesn’t think Bronny James can make it to NBA

The TNT network sports commentator is one of a few who have dared speak out against Bronny James’ pro prospects
TNT host Kenny Smith doesn't think Bronny James can make it to NBA
Bronny James at Target Center in Minneapolis. (Photo credit: Nagashia Jackson for rolling out)

Kenny Smith, one of the four hosts of the Emmy Award-winning sports show “Inside the NBA” on TNT, does not believe that LeBron “Bronny” James Jr. has what it takes to make it to the NBA.


Smith says it is “improbable” that James has the requisite skill set to play with his legendary father, LeBron James, which has been the dad’s dream for many years.


“Seventy-five years of basketball, there’s only been 5,100 players that touch a floor,” Smith said on BigBoyTV. “So to be waiting on your son to be one of those 5,100, that doesn’t even make sense, like, he’s not waiting on his son. He’s wishing his son will make it.”

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As it stands now, Bronny James is going to have to negotiate a lot of pressure and obstacles at USC. With No. 1 recruit Isaiah Collier and Dennis Rodman’s son, D.J. Rodman, transferring from Washington State to Southern Cal, a lot of eyes are going to be on the program in the fall of 2023 and beyond. 


Meanwhile, King James will be entering his 21st season in the NBA, something that only a few players have ever done in the history of the sport.

On the bright side for the fans of the father-son basketball stars, Bronny James is projected by sports pundits as a lottery pick for the 2024 NBA Draft. Because of the shine on his exploits since he was an adolescent, the son is likely to be drafted by one of the 30 teams, due to his father’s stature, even if he is not a star in college.

6 Responses

  1. it would require a real stretch to interpret Kenny’s comments about Bronny the way this headline suggests. SMH.

  2. Why can’t Kenny leave that young Man alone, speak life into young people, it’s not about who his Father is. How does TNT, ESPN ABC or anyone pay these clowns, no one knows what this young Man will be doing four years from now, you can’t be talking about the young Man who was draining 3’s in the McDonald’s High School Game, He should have took the last shot and stop worrying about how others view him.If you want attention go back to the Beach!

  3. Kenny!! Are You Jealous? What About Your Son? Oh! Who Did He Play For Or Who Did You Pay For Him😂

    1. Kenny Smith rhode along for the ride when he played like come on dude, he talkin like he one of the greats and when the NBA did the 75 greatest players I didn’t hear Kenny smith’s name being called. Dude is a clown, he not even the best analysts on his own show he 4th best

      1. He’s on that panel what Shaq was a player actually. Shaq or Chuck aren’t in the same zip code as sports commentator. Any avid basketball fan knows that. Ps: Dude had a 20 ppg season as an NBA player and won 2 chips. He was NOT a scrub.

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