Avoid Bronny James, the new face of the NBA after LeBron, named by Matt Barnes

Even before LeBron James made his league debut, SI gave him the title “The Chosen One.”Now, as he enters his 22nd NBA season, very few critics question the 4x champion’s abilities. In contrast, Bronny James didn’t have the same hype surrounding his father and was always predicted to be a second-round pick. So can he prove everyone wrong and leave his own legacy? Matt Barnes explained his stance on the Lakers’ No. 9 pick and also talked about the next face of the league.

“I think it could be a committee.“The former NBA champion told the host, “Charlamagne the God.” Even Stephen Jackson agreed, “There will be no face like Bron.” Matt Barnes also named several players the league could consider as its next face.

“It would be by committee, I think it’ll be Ant, I think it might be a little bit of Jayson Tatum. I think it could be a Luka Doncic, I think it could be a Shai Gilgeous-Alexander or Victor Wembanyama.“The former Warriors star did not name Bronny James, who was under fire for his father’s comments. Recently, LeBron James explained that his son’s abilities have been clear since he was five years old. But Jeff Teague disagreed with the claims.

“I fuck with LeBron, I fuck with the whole moment. But the one thing I didn’t feel was, like he said, when he was five years old he saw the n***a and was like, ‘Yeah, he’s going to the league, stop.’ I love all of you about everything. I love your whole family, but broTeague said during the podcast. The summer league and the preparatory games were difficult for the 19-year-old. Maybe that’s why Barnes talked about proven talent already in the league.

“I think the league is in a great position especially in terms of young talent the likes of which we haven’t seen in a long timeThe 44-year-old continued The Breakfast Club. Previously, Matt Barnes and Jackson also shared how Bronny could develop his game further on the same podcast.

Could Bronny be the next face? Matt Barnes highlights the key themes

Stephen Jackson shared that Bronny has all the options and not forgetting the mentorship of LeBron James. The former Spurs star also emphasized: “I think he has everything he needs. I think he will definitely thrive.” Even Matt Barnes agreed with this point, but issued a disclaimer to people comparing the father-son duo.

“I don’t think Bronny is compared to LeBron. I just think he’s going to be a very solid role player.” Barnes also explained that unlike his father, who came into the league with high expectations, the 19-year-old will need time to develop for the big stage.

“I mean, he has a high IQ, plays defense, can make the right play and shoot the ball. So I think he needed a little more time to develop and now he’s developing on the biggest stage. But I think, you know, in two, three, four years he’s going to be a very solid rotation player.” Because Matt Barnes believes Bronny will need more time to settle in, he has named established stars as the next face of the league.

“Stay tuned for more updates like this and join us for the exciting second episode of The Dual Threat Show as our host BG12 sits down with Georgia Bulldogs star and Mountain West All-Freshman Team Selection Asia Avinger.”