Enes Kanter Freedom Criticizes NBA Nepotism and LeBron James’ Influence
A Bold Critique
Enes Kanter Freedom has openly criticized nepotism within the NBA, specifically targeting the recent draft selection of Bronny James, the son of LeBron James. Despite skepticism about Bronny’s NBA potential, the Los Angeles Lakers selected him with the 55th overall pick.
Questioning Bronny’s NBA Potential
Bronny James averaged less than five points per game during his lone season at USC, and a scout even labeled him as “not an NBA prospect.” His progress was further hampered by a cardiac arrest over the summer, which raised additional doubts among scouts about his abilities. Kanter Freedom, however, asserted that Bronny’s selection was solely due to his father’s influence.
Kanter Freedom’s Strong Words
In an interview with OutKick’s “Don’t @ Me,” Kanter Freedom didn’t hold back: “He might be a good dude, but he’s not good enough to play in the NBA. The reason he got drafted is because of LeBron. The reason JJ Redick is the coach is because of LeBron.”
LeBron’s Alleged Control Over the NBA
Kanter Freedom went further, claiming that Bronny is the only player willing to team up with LeBron. He suggested that no other player wanted to join LeBron because “they know that it’s all about LeBron.” He accused LeBron of blaming other players, like Russell Westbrook, for the Lakers’ failures and controlling the media narrative. “When I see a dictator, I know it – LeBron is literally like the dictator of the NBA. He controls the media, he controls his narrative, if you go against his agenda, you get traded, everybody knows it,” Kanter Freedom remarked.
Implications for the NBA
Kanter Freedom’s statements add to the growing criticism of perceived favoritism and power dynamics within the league. His comments highlight the controversial nature of Bronny James’ draft selection and suggest a broader issue of influence and control exercised by prominent players like LeBron James.