NBA Legend Magic Johnson Makes Bold Bronny James Statement

NBA legend Magic Johnson sent out two posts about Bronny James.

Oct 4, 2024; Palm Desert, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) and forward Maxwell Lewis (20) react during warmups against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Acrisure Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images / Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

Bronny James is already one of the most notable players in the NBA despite being the 55th pick in the draft.

The Los Angeles Lakers rookie finished the preseason with averages of 4.2 points and 1.7 rebounds per contest while shooting 29.7% from the field in six games.

Many people around the NBA world continue to share their opinions on the former USC star.

On Saturday evening, Basketball Hall of Famer (and Lakers legend) Magic Johnson sent out two posts (via X) about Bronny.

Johnson's first post: "Laker Nation, I have to tell you Bronny James is going to be a really good basketball player! Last night, he showed he has a few things you simply can't teach-high basketball IQ, athleticism, and a competitive spirit that makes him a tenacious defender! I believe after a lot of hard work this season, he’ll definitely be in the Lakers’ rotation and playing heavy minutes."

Laker Nation, I have to tell you Bronny James is going to be a really good basketball player! Last night, he showed he has a few things you simply can't teach-high basketball IQ, athleticism, and a competitive spirit that makes him a tenacious defender! I believe after a lot of… https://t.co/HAyv1oQLvm

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) October 20, 2024

Johnson's second post: "Basketball fans, Bronny James is in good hands with the Lakers, who are great with developing talent. Two names that I can name recently that I’ve seen firsthand are Alex Caruso and Austin Reaves, who both are starters in the league today. Bronny will be next."

Basketball fans, Bronny James is in good hands with the Lakers, who are great with developing talent. Two names that I can name recently that I’ve seen firsthand are Alex Caruso and Austin Reaves, who both are starters in the league today. Bronny will be next.

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) October 20, 2024

Many fans reacted to Johnson's posts.

@BronMuse: "This is why Magic Johnson is the greatest point guard of all time 🐐"

This is why Magic Johnson is the greatest point guard of all time 🐐

— BronMuse (@BronMuse) October 20, 2024

@idcstfumaynee: "definitely, a few years away though"

definitely, a few years away though

— wholesome nba fan (@idcstfumaynee) October 20, 2024

@NickCantMiss: "The league is full of role players the Lakers developed. Alex Caruso, Josh Hart, Jordan Clarkson, Ivica Zubac, Larry Nance Jr etc."

The league is full of role players the Lakers developed. Alex Caruso, Josh Hart, Jordan Clarkson, Ivica Zubac, Larry Nance Jr etc.

— 💫 (@NickCantMiss) October 20, 2024

@WineGirl2292: "When a living legend says it, I don't question it!"

When a living legend says it, I don't question it! https://t.co/RLwGifDkpu

— &𝓻𝓮𝓪 (ɐǝɹpu∀) (@WineGirl2292) October 20, 2024

@GuruLakers: "Idk that Bronny will be a starter. But he’s FAR FROM the worst player in the league I know that much"

Idk that Bronny will be a starter. But he’s FAR FROM the worst player in the league I know that much https://t.co/6tyJfTNVWl

— 🏆LakersGuru🏆 (@GuruLakers) October 20, 2024

@commanders_365: "I’ve always liked Bronny, can’t imagine the pressure the world puts on him because of who his dad is. But he seems to handle it well. I’m excited to watch him develop!"

I’ve always liked Bronny, can’t imagine the pressure the world puts on him because of who his dad is. But he seems to handle it well. I’m excited to watch him develop!

— Barnaby McShadyside (@commanders_365) October 20, 2024

The Lakers will play their first game on Tuesday evening when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves in Los Angeles.