Pundits like Gilbert Arenas have been harping to see a higher level of intensity from Bronny James since his NBA debut. And, during his first road game for the South Bay Lakers, Bronny delivered exactly that.
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Arenas, who has been publicly calling out LeBron James’ son for his passiveness, was delighted to see him stuff the box score against the Valley Suns.
“This is the most aggressive that he’s probably ever been,” Agent Zero said on his podcast, Gil’s Arena.
Bronny played 25 minutes and ended the night with 30 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, a block and a steal. Arenas explained that Bronny’s scoring burst is proof that the player took time to adjust to the requirements of the professional leagues.
He was particularly impressed by the way the 20-year-old created separation to get off the shots, knocking down 13 of his 23 field goal attempts against the Suns.
“You look at the bones, the bones look great. His movement, he looks great. He just ain’t done it. And he has to adjust to the league, the speed, the bumps and all that stuff, and then you can see what he’s doing now,” Gil added.
“This is the most aggressive he has ever been.”
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Arenas believes the guard will only get better from here, especially with some more experience and confidence.
“How he looks a month from now: he’s gonna look better than he does now. That’s what basketball is about,” said Gil.
Fans will hope Arenas is right. He probably would be as there are few people as qualified as the former Wizards star to comment on the growth of Bronny.
Arenas has seen this side of Bronny before
A few years ago, when Bronny was still a teenager, LeBron sought the help of Agent Zero to train his boys. Bryce James also joined to train with Arenas.
Bronny and Bryce were joined by Gil’s son Alijah Arenas, and UCLA guard Skyy Clark. It was a real challenge for the teenagers as Arenas set them up to play 1v1s.
“Bronny’s getting, you know, he’s getting beat on,” Arenas said on Podcast P with Paul George. “I was like, ‘hey man, stand up for yourself man’! And then the look he gave me. [Bronny] got the ball, came down, euro’ed with the ball, just palmed it…and went to the rim.”
Bronny would 5-0 everyone at training after being pushed by Arenas. He has seen the rookie guard’s aggression and competitiveness first-hand, something Gil believes the 20-year-old is finally bringing to the G League.
