Fri Mar 21 03:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Bronny James Addresses Nepotism Claims, Reveals Training Regimen Amidst Father’s Defense

**LOS ANGELES, CA** – Bronny James, the 20-year-old son of NBA superstar LeBron James, is pushing back against critics who claim his NBA career is fueled by nepotism. In a candid interview with The Athletic, the younger James revealed his approach to the persistent criticism surrounding his rookie season with the Los Angeles Lakers.

“My first thought about everything is I always try to just let it go through one ear and out the other,” Bronny stated, adding that he uses negativity as occasional motivation to fuel his intense training schedule. He typically begins his day at 9 a.m. at the practice facility, splitting his time between the Lakers and their G League affiliate. This demanding schedule limits his training time with his father, but he anticipates more shared workouts during the offseason.

Bronny’s comments follow a recent heated exchange between LeBron James and ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith, who has openly questioned Bronny’s NBA eligibility. Smith, while acknowledging LeBron’s understandable frustration, expressed a preference for a private conversation over the public confrontation. He reiterated that his criticism stems from Bronny’s limited playing time and scoring average (1.4 points per game this season, down from his college average of just over 4 points).

Despite the criticism, Bronny maintains a positive outlook, focusing on daily improvement through rigorous training and film study. The Lakers selected Bronny with the 55th overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft, making the Jameses the first father-son duo to play simultaneously in the league.

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