Former 11-Year NBA Player Makes Honest Bronny James Assessment

Greg Anthony spoke about Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James.

Oct 28, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James recently announced that he will be taking a break from social media.

His viral post (via X) had over 110,000 likes and 19 million impressions.

James wrote: "And with that said I’ll holla at y’all! Getting off social media for the time being. Y’all take care ✌🏾👑"

And with that said I’ll holla at y’all! Getting off social media for the time being. Y’all take care ✌🏾👑

— LeBron James (@KingJames) November 20, 2024

Former NBA player Greg Anthony and Stephen A. Smith spoke about the decision by LeBron (via The Stephen A. Smith Show).

During their discussion, Anthony made an honest statement about Bronny James.

While it's unclear why LeBron left social media, Anthony and Smith alluded to the dialogue around Bronny as being a reason.

Anthony: "We have never had an athlete as accomplished as LeBron James catch as much heat and vitriol and hate... I think that his son hasn't necessarily been able to handle the hype, the expectations and the negativity."

Bronny has appeared in six NBA games for the Lakers (in addition to his two games in the G League).

For a 55th pick, no one has ever received the kind of media attention that Bronny is getting.

Therefore, his current development as a player is not in line with his fame, which could potentially be hard for the 20-year-old at this stage of his career.

Oct 30, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James, right, and forward LeBron James warm up before the game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Lakers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images / Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

As for Anthony, he spent 11 seasons in the NBA before becoming a very successful broadcaster.

The 57-year-old played for the New York Knicks, Portland Trail Blazers, Vancouver Grizzlies, Seattle SuperSonics, Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks.

He is also the father of current Orlando Magic star Cole Anthony.

February 19, 2022; Cleveland, OH, USA; Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony (50) and father Greg Anthony (right) during the Slam Dunk Contest during the 2022 NBA All-Star Saturday Night at Rocket Mortgage Field House. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images / Kyle Terada-Imagn Images