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Bronny James is getting buried on social media over his less-than-stellar Summer time League performances to kick off his Lakers profession … however he is obtained at the least one BIG supporter standing agency in his nook — Corridor of Famer Shaquille O’Neal.
It is no secret — LeBron James‘ eldest boy is not essentially taking the Affiliation by storm after going No. 55 total to the Purple and Gold final month … averaging simply 4.3 factors, 3.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.3 steals in 4 appearances — to not point out going 0-15 from three-point vary.
Whereas these sorts of numbers will not garner a ton of reward, it appears some haters are going additional exhausting on the 19-year-old hooper on account of his well-known pops and claims of “nepotism.”
However the Massive Aristotle ain’t prepared to surrender on Bronny simply but … giving the youngin’ some sound recommendation whereas out in NYC this week.
“Keep playing hard, Bronny,” Shaq stated on Wednesday. “Uncle Shaq loves you.”
After all, the Lakers legend most likely is aware of a factor or two in regards to the stress Bronny’s going through proper now … as his personal son, Shareef, additionally adopted in his footsteps and pursued professional basketball.
Shaq’s clearly pulling for Bronny … and he’ll have a lot extra alternatives to redeem himself in future outings — particularly since he inked a four-year, $7.9 million contract with the Lakers — so he isn’t going anyplace.
