“Only Been 5100 Players That Touch A Floor”: Bronny James’ NBA Probability Has Kenny Smith Feeling Skeptical

LeBron James’s desire to play with his son, Bronny, on an NBA court has been well documented over the years. His chances of making it to the league however, aren’t all too high according to Kenny Smith. During an appearance on ‘BigBoyTV’, Smith talked about just how rare it is for players to reach the NBA.

‘The Jet’ uses statistics to explain his take. In a bold and thumping statement, he says, “75 years of basketball Big, there’s only been 5100 players that touch a floor!” 

The ‘Inside the NBA’ analyst certainly does have his reservations when it comes to who all can make it to the league and it’s quite evident from what he’s said here. Kenny believes that NBA players are unicorns and that not everyone has the privilege of making it to the league.

He continues to elucidate, “So to be waiting on your son to be one of those 5100, that doesn’t even make sense, like, he’s not waiting on his son. He’s wishing his son will make it”.

Despite all the signs pointing towards Bronny’s arrival in the league, it is still very much, a toss-up. Till his name is called on by the commissioner Adam Silver, Bronny is still a “prospect”.

Despite Kenny Smith’s predictions, ESPN’s mock drafts still put Bronny in the top 10

According to the last draft update from ESPN, Bronny James was in the top 10 of his class. He has the talent and the skill set to ensure that he gets to the league. However, the big question is whether his talents would translate to the NBA level. Plenty of great college athletes have gone bust for higher and there is no guarantee he will be as good as his father thinks he is.

But there is another factor at play here, this is LeBron James’ son. Even as a 38-year-old, he holds all the cards when it comes to the narrative surrounding the NBA.

The Western Conference Semifinal between LeBron’s Lakers and Steph’s Warriors was the most-watched semifinal series in NBA History. So, he still controls the NBA to a great extent. And more than likely, his wish will get fulfilled.

Bronny too has grown vastly over the year. So, who knows, he might make it through his own merit. Kenny’s points are valid though and soon enough, we might just see the near 6’2 guard become one of the 5100 players to step foot on an NBA court.