LaVar Ball says LeBron James' son Bronny 'not good enough' for JBA

taj2133 · Post #1 » by **taj2133** » Fri Aug 24, 2018 5:26 pm

LeBron James Jr., better known as Bronny James, is only 13 years old and already has a larger following than most five-star high school seniors, in part because his dad is arguably the greatest basketball player alive, but also because the kid can straight hoop.

However, not everyone is on the Bronny hype train, namely LaVar Ball, who doesn’t think Bronny is talented enough to play in his Junior Basketball Association (JBA). When asked if he’d ever consider pursuing Bronny for the JBA, LaVar told TMZ he’s not convinced the eighth grader is a good fit for his league.

“He gotta try out and make sure he’s good enough,” LaVar said. “He’s not good enough. He’s only like 14 years old … Yeah, he’s good enough for college, but the JBA is a step above that.”

According to USA Today High School Sports, Bronny James has already garnered interest from some of the most prestigious basketball programs in the country, including the University of Kentucky and Duke University.

Perhaps Bronny wouldn’t make the JBA because of his age, but the argument that he’s good enough for college and not the JBA is flawed, to say the least. But LaVar says whacky, uninformed things like this constantly — what makes this time any different?

This isn’t the first time LaVar has commented on James’ kids and, as you can imagine, LeBron wasn’t thrilled about it the first time around.

“Keep my kids’ name out of your mouth. Keep my family out of your mouth,” James said of LaVar Ball to ESPN. “This is dad to dad. It’s a problem now.”

James will be playing alongside LaVar’s oldest son, Lonzo, on the Lakers this upcoming season. If the problem with LaVar persists, it’s not hard to imagine James using his star power to find a way to get the Ball circus out of Los Angeles, especially because the organization has had their own share of issues with LaVar in the past.

For Lonzo’s sake, let’s hope it doesn’t come to that
https://lonzowire.usatoday.com/2018/08/24/lavar-ball-bronny-james-not-good-enough-jba-lebron-james/

Post #2 » by **TyCobb** » Fri Aug 24, 2018 5:26 pm

Fake news.

RamonSessions7 · Post #3 » by **RamonSessions7** » Fri Aug 24, 2018 7:06 pm

who cares

Post #4 » by **Slava** » Fri Aug 24, 2018 7:10 pm

He needs to worry about his jailbird son who sucked so bad in his fantasy league.

iamworthy · Post #5 » by **iamworthy** » Fri Aug 24, 2018 7:24 pm

This dude.....

Marionettetc · Post #6 » by **Marionettetc** » Fri Aug 24, 2018 8:20 pm

I'm actually not a huge lebron fan but he's right here. Its a bitch move to trash a player's son like that when you're involved in the nba (in whatever regard lavar is)

ShaqFu · Post #7 » by **ShaqFu** » Fri Aug 24, 2018 8:28 pm

Slava wrote:He needs to worry about his jailbird son who sucked so bad in his fantasy league.

I honestly laughed so hard reading this. Bravo. :lol:

Post #8 » by **snaquille oatmeal** » Fri Aug 24, 2018 10:09 pm

Was this thread necessary

Landsberger · Post #9 » by **Landsberger** » Sat Aug 25, 2018 12:35 am

Was Lavar Ball necessary is a more appropriate question. He might get his mealticket sent to a small market if he doesn't stop chirping at the team leader.... that the ownership has been wanting for 8 years now...

Post #10 » by **dockingsched** » Sat Aug 25, 2018 1:02 am

Read on Twitter

Call me crazy but I wouldn’t brush this off as nothing considering Lebron very clearly and sternly told him to stop talking about his kids, and now he does it again after Lebron joined the team?

Landsberger · Post #11 » by **Landsberger** » Sat Aug 25, 2018 2:30 am

Why this clown would say that is mind boggling. If the rumors were to be believed we were putting Lonzo in trade options earlier in the summer. This stuff keeps up and the FO may do it again.... sooner rather than later.

Dr Aki · Post #12 » by **Dr Aki** » Sat Aug 25, 2018 4:44 am

well yeh, he's 13

:dontknow:

Post #13 » by **Kilroy** » Sat Aug 25, 2018 8:04 pm

On the one hand, it's totally not "ridiculous" to suggest Bronny would have to try out for the JBA... In fact it's probably a good thing for both sides...
That said, LaVar probably should know better than to talk about LeBron's kids... Yes, I do believe he's a lot smarter than people assume and most of this is calculated... Which makes him responsible in some way.

stan francisco · Post #14 » by **stan francisco** » Sun Aug 26, 2018 2:46 am

Do you think LeBron might want to keep his kid out of the spotlight for as long as he can, let him be a kid and play ball.

Lavar,

STFU.

The next visit from Magic will be to tell you they’re trading Lonzo to Toronto or Milwaukee.

STFU.

dAdo dA dEvil · Post #15 » by **dAdo dA dEvil** » Sun Aug 26, 2018 3:02 am

stan francisco wrote:Do you think LeBron might want to keep his kid out of the spotlight for as long as he can, let him be a kid and play ball.

Lavar,

STFU.

The next visit from Magic will be to tell you they’re trading Lonzo to Toronto or Milwaukee.

STFU.

I hope it's Toronto for Kawhi.

Jedi32 · Post #16 » by **Jedi32** » Sun Aug 26, 2018 6:07 am

I’m getting tired of this guy. Help your own son with his free throw shooting

stan francisco · Post #17 » by **stan francisco** » Sun Aug 26, 2018 5:34 pm

The best way he can help his son now is to forever STFU but he can’t even do that. You brought him to the spotlight, now get off the stage and be quiet.

One Love · Post #18 » by **One Love** » Sun Aug 26, 2018 5:46 pm

Posting this thread is the reason why Ball is Ball... Ignore him...

gts1 · Post #19 » by **gts1** » Sun Sep 2, 2018 3:36 am

Lebron wouldn't let his kid play in that cheezy league...

chefy · Post #20 » by **chefy** » Mon Sep 10, 2018 4:32 am

what is JBA? lmao