Basketball Trainer Believes Bronny James Will
The jury is still out on Bronny James‘ NBA potential, but legendary basketball trainer Chris Brickley is certain that the young player has what it takes to maintain a long and successful NBA career. During a recent chat with Bleacher Report, Bronny is on the track to success and is actually much better than he’s been made out to look.
“That showed me he really wants this,” Brickley said. “He wants to improve. I think he’s a lot better than people think. From his ball-handling, to shooting, to athleticism, to IQ, it’s way higher than people give him credit for. I think he’s going to have a long career in the NBA.
y rookie does: the NBA is going too fast. Until James Jr. gets used to his new surroundings and develops a rhythm for this new speed, he will struggle to keep up on the court. The best that a young player can do is try to play through it and learn along the way.
“What happens to rookies is that the game is sped up constantly,” Brickley said. “It’s tough to be good that way because you’re in panic mode.”
After averaging 4.8 points per game in college, Bronny fell to the late second round, where the Los Angeles Lakers were able to draft him with the 55th pick. His arrival was met with some doubt and resistance from Lakers fans but he’s set to stay after signing a 4-year rookie deal worth $7.9 million.