The Bronny James Prediction Made by JJ Redick Is Sure to Irritate Stephen A. Smith

The current discussion over Bronny James and whether the young athlete has what it takes to succeed in the NBA has been addressed by J.J. Redick. Redick is adopting a different tack in the face of intense criticism, especially from Stephen A. Smith, who has publicly criticized Bronny’s abilities and role on the Los Angeles Lakers.

LeBron James with son Bronny James

LeBron James was sidelined by injury, while other important players like Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Jarred Vanderbilt, and Dorian Finney-Smith were also out of the Lakers’ most recent game against the Milwaukee Bucks, giving Bronny James a rare opportunity to shine.

Could Bronny James prove his doubters wrong?

Head coach J.J. Redick was forced to rely largely on the younger James due to a thin squad, and he ultimately played 30 minutes.

The outcome? Bronny had an outstanding game, delivering five assists, three rebounds, and 17 points with a strong shooting performance that included two of four three-pointers.

“Not surprised by tonight, I think his confidence is growing… certainly an NBA player.”

JJ Redick speaks with @LakersReporter and the media about Bronny James’ career night, as the Lakers lose to the Bucks 118-89. #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/f0nexOshLi

— Spectrum SportsNet (@SpectrumSN) March 21, 2025

Even if the game lacked intensity—especially considering it was all but over from the beginning—Bronny’s ability to remain composed under duress and generate reliable numbers hasn’t gone unnoticed. Even though it’s early, the endorsements of well-known people like Magic Johnson and J.J. Redick give hope that Bronny James may just disprove his skeptics. It remains to be seen if Stephen A. Smith can come to terms with that possibility.

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