Bronny is a waste of a roster spot

California Gold · Post #1 » by **California Gold** » Sun Oct 12, 2025 12:02 am

I know we all know this but it's even more apparent in preseason play that this guy doesn't belong on an NBA roster. This isn't the first case of nepotism in the league and certainly won't be the last but for the Lakers they really need to free this roster spot up. They have nothing to lose at this point. I've seen no real growth in his game and he wasn't good to begin with. You could say this about other guys in the league too, and we know the NBA isn't about picking the best 450 guys that can play, this is just one of the more egregious cases simply because of nepotism.

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Lockdown504090 · Post #2 » by **Lockdown504090** » Sun Oct 12, 2025 12:12 am

i dont see the purpose of waiving him. who do you think they are going to fill the roster spot with that provides more value than adding to lebrons legacy. I can look at 20 other rosters and nitpick what reasons people have for players being on the floor other than their on-court production. This really doesnt matter.

if he ends up being a rotation player, its a miracle. if not, is this really altering the lakers as an organization?

Maxthirty · Post #3 » by **Maxthirty** » Sun Oct 12, 2025 12:14 am

It’s true but as you sort of explained yourself, it really doesn’t matter.

Bologna Smasher · Post #4 » by **Bologna Smasher** » Sun Oct 12, 2025 12:18 am

He should be on a two-way contract, not the fully guaranteed four-year deal they signed him to. I think anyone with any sense knows that he wouldn't have gotten that deal if he wasn't LeBron's son. That's the only real issue I see with him.

Regardless of the LeBron impact, he would've still gotten some looks as a two-way guy. I still think he has the tools to become an NBA player, but it's obviously a work in progress.

Lalouie · Post #5 » by **Lalouie** » Sun Oct 12, 2025 12:28 am

even chatgpt would agree

i wonder if the agreement lal has with lebron extends only till he retires

Lalouie · Post #6 » by **Lalouie** » Sun Oct 12, 2025 12:30 am

Lockdown504090 wrote:i dont see the purpose of waiving him. who do you think they are going to fill the roster spot with that provides more value than adding to lebrons legacy. I can look at 20 other rosters and nitpick what reasons people have for players being on the floor other than their on-court production. This really doesnt matter.

if he ends up being a rotation player, its a miracle. if not, is this really altering the lakers as an organization?

because bronny is the nba version of jaden smith. the diff is SUPPOSEDLY that sports is a bottom line profession.
i would say from a culture pov, the lakers are faced with a zeitgeist that runs counter to their "superstar first" model

taking care of your players doesn't have to mean having to cowtow to an aged star. before they can defer to a superstar. they have to get'em first,,,and btw, luka literally fell into their lap. it's not like they won him over

Lockdown504090 · Post #7 » by **Lockdown504090** » Sun Oct 12, 2025 12:44 am

Lalouie wrote:
Lockdown504090 wrote:i dont see the purpose of waiving him. who do you think they are going to fill the roster spot with that provides more value than adding to lebrons legacy. I can look at 20 other rosters and nitpick what reasons people have for players being on the floor other than their on-court production. This really doesnt matter.

if he ends up being a rotation player, its a miracle. if not, is this really altering the lakers as an organization?

because bronny is the nba version of jaden smith

jaden smith has hit records and movies. Bronny has neither. But at least hes not a weirdo

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Lalouie · Post #8 » by **Lalouie** » Sun Oct 12, 2025 12:46 am

Lockdown504090 wrote:
Lalouie wrote:
Lockdown504090 wrote:i dont see the purpose of waiving him. who do you think they are going to fill the roster spot with that provides more value than adding to lebrons legacy. I can look at 20 other rosters and nitpick what reasons people have for players being on the floor other than their on-court production. This really doesnt matter.

if he ends up being a rotation player, its a miracle. if not, is this really altering the lakers as an organization?

because bronny is the nba version of jaden smith

jaden smith has hit records and movies. Bronny has neither. But at least hes not a weirdo

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well than that puts jaden 2steps ahead of bronny.

i think i'll have to search for an even LOWER bar nepo than jaden. dino martin maybe

Kampuchea · Post #9 » by **Kampuchea** » Sun Oct 12, 2025 12:58 am

Bronny vs Thannasis

SlimShady83 · Post #10 » by **SlimShady83** » Sun Oct 12, 2025 1:00 am

Max Christie!

lambchop · Post #11 » by **lambchop** » Sun Oct 12, 2025 1:01 am

Lalouie wrote:
Lockdown504090 wrote:
Lalouie wrote:
because bronny is the nba version of jaden smith

jaden smith has hit records and movies. Bronny has neither. But at least hes not a weirdo

Watch on YouTube

well than that puts jaden 2steps ahead of bronny.

i think i'll have to search for an even LOWER bar nepo than jaden. dino martin maybe

Browny generated $50 million in revenue through jersey sales.

And, as others have said, there's no need for the Lakers to free up a spot for Greg Oden or whoever they had in mind.

sashaturiaf · Post #12 » by **sashaturiaf** » Sun Oct 12, 2025 1:15 am

He's not from a business perspective. He generates more $$$ than all the other 15th men combined.

He gets more talk about him on realgm and the other socials than some borderline all stars.

And if his own dad is ok with pimping him out like this for the $$$, who are we to judge

Edrees · Post #13 » by **Edrees** » Sun Oct 12, 2025 1:17 am

Thread is useless without a suggestion of who to replace him with

Invictus88 · Post #14 » by **Invictus88** » Sun Oct 12, 2025 1:47 am

Edrees wrote:Thread is useless without a suggestion of who to replace him with

Suggestion: Use the 15th spot to try out long shot fits at positions of need; dumping them and moving onto the next if they don't work out. At least that way you are trying to improve your team.

Bronny really doesn't ever warrant NBA consideration based on merit and despite that he's had plenty of opportunities to show he can be productive. And he hasn't been. Ever.

Stop holding onto a hopeless expired losing lotto ticket for sentimental reasons and use that wallet space for a new one.

Chuck Everett · Post #15 » by **Chuck Everett** » Sun Oct 12, 2025 1:54 am

I'm pretty sure after Lebron leaves this upcoming summer, Bronny will be waived.

duppyy · Post #16 » by **duppyy** » Sun Oct 12, 2025 1:55 am

He will be cut once Bron retires

The4thHorseman · Post #17 » by **The4thHorseman** » Sun Oct 12, 2025 2:15 am

Lalouie wrote:even chatgpt would agree

i wonder if the agreement lal has with lebron extends only till he retires

Maybe ask chatgpt??

Karate Diop · Post #18 » by **Karate Diop** » Sun Oct 12, 2025 2:21 am

Edrees wrote:Thread is useless without a suggestion of who to replace him with

I nominate Karate Diop as Bronny's replacement.

All in favor say Aye.

Joshyjess · Post #19 » by **Joshyjess** » Sun Oct 12, 2025 2:28 am

I'd say that the only real harm in keeping him, is if LeBron kind of demands that he gets more playing time than he should. Having him at the end of your roster isn't really a big deal (most end of the bench guys usually only play in blow-outs, or games that don't matter). However if Daddy demands that Jr. gets quality play time (during important situations), then that might be a problem, especially if his lack of ability hurts the teams' chance to win.

Post #20 » by **HMFFL** » Sun Oct 12, 2025 3:01 am

Chuck Everett wrote:I'm pretty sure after Lebron leaves this upcoming summer, Bronny will be waived.

Mark Walter's impact is already showing.
He should send Bronny to the G League for the 26-27 season since his salary is guaranteed. Team option 27-28