Angel Reese, the rising female basketball star of the Chicago Sky team at WNBA, has just made the online community explode with a bold statement related to Bronny James, the son of the legendary Lebron James. In a recent interview, Reese did not hesitate to share that when watching Bronny play, she immediately associated with the image of Kobe Bryant in a young age – a surprise and emotional comparison. This statement quickly spread on social networking platforms, attracting thousands of comments from basketball fans, who were both surprised and argued excitedly about the similarities that Reese realized. Bronny, currently playing for USC Trojans at the NCAA University basketball tournament, has long been under great pressure when carrying on the shoulder of James, and now, Reese’s comment has made him the focus of attention.
Reese, who led LSU Tigers to win the NCAA in 2023 and was famous for its strong style of play, not the one who was afraid to express his views. She described Bronny with confidence and style on the pitch similar to Kobe – a symbol of assertiveness and skillful skills in the history of NBA. Although Bronny is still developing his career and has not reached his father’s stature or Kobe, this compliment from Reese is clearly a significant recognition. However, not everyone agrees. Some people think that this comparison is too early, when Bronny is only in the early stages of a professional basketball journey, while Kobe has left an indelible impression with the five NBA championships and countless records.
Just a few hours after Reese’s speech, LeBron James, the superstar of Los Angeles Lakers, responded. On social networks, LeBron posted a short but hidden status line: “Thank you, but the boy is himself.” This statement both shows respect to Reese, and confirms that Bronny is building his own path, no need to live under the shadow of anyone, including Kobe Bryant. As a father who always protects and supports his son, LeBron’s reaction shows that he is proud of Bronny’s unique personality and potential, although he does not deny the interesting in Reese’s association.
This story not only heated basketball forums but also started the debate about the heritage and the pressure of the “second generation” in sports. With Reese, Bronny and LeBron are both influential characters, this incident will surely continue to be discussed in the near future. Fans are waiting to see whether Bronny can prove Reese’s compliment with a performance on the field, or simply continue his own journey as his father wants. In any case, this moment once again confirmed the irresistible attraction of basketball in connecting generations and creating inspirational stories.
