{"id":11469,"date":"2024-12-16T08:21:28","date_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:21:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=11469"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:21:28","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:21:28","slug":"breaking-snoop-dogg-and-stephen-a-smith-agree-about-bronny-james","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=11469","title":{"rendered":"BREAKING: Snoop Dogg and Stephen A. Smith Agree About Bronny James.."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>While\u00a0Bronny James&#8217; 30-point explosion for the South Bay Lakers turned heads last Thursday night, hip-hop icon Snoop Dogg and ESPN&#8217;s\u00a0Stephen A. Smith\u00a0offered an honest perspective on the rookie&#8217;s G League performance.<\/p>\n<p>During a recent episode of &#8220;First Take,&#8221; both personalities pushed back against the hype surrounding James&#8217; career-high outing in the 106-100 loss to the Valley Suns.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;There&#8217;s no such thing as a breakout performance in the G League,&#8221; Snoop said bluntly. &#8220;You get some experience. You get some know-how to develop that killer instinct &#8211; playing with guys who are more your level.&#8221;<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\" data-zone-count=\"4\">\n<div class=\"not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c m-in-content-ad is-loaded\">\n<div id=\"ad-in_content-eb6b69d360ec428c9b1c3103f30ac7ab\" data-google-query-id=\"CK6Bqonqq4oDFeXzTAIdooI8EA\" data-ad-size=\"0x0\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/nba\/los-angeles-lakers_2__container__\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/nba\/los-angeles-lakers_2\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"3rd party ad content\" src=\"https:\/\/30f5615715e676ce44acf80d6be7ea36.safeframe.googlesyndication.com\/safeframe\/1-0-40\/html\/container.html\" name=\"\" width=\"0\" height=\"113\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" data-is-safeframe=\"true\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-google-container-id=\"3\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The rapper&#8217;s measured take found immediate support from Smith, who emphasized the importance of James carving his own path rather than riding his father&#8217;s coattails.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;What I love about it is that what he did last night, you&#8217;re validating that ultimate ascension that everybody&#8217;s rooting for,&#8221; Smith explained. &#8220;But you want to see him earn it the right way because if he doesn&#8217;t, then there&#8217;s going to be an elevated level of criticism that comes in his direction because he&#8217;s LeBron&#8217;s son instead of his own man.&#8221;<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\" data-zone-count=\"4\">\n<div class=\"not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c m-in-content-ad is-loaded\">\n<div id=\"ad-in_content-cff44844c4f14478b28b9616c70a3b27\" data-google-query-id=\"COXQsvzqq4oDFbvxTAIdLuoPXg\" data-ad-size=\"0x0\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/nba\/los-angeles-lakers_6__container__\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/nba\/los-angeles-lakers_6\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"3rd party ad content\" src=\"https:\/\/30f5615715e676ce44acf80d6be7ea36.safeframe.googlesyndication.com\/safeframe\/1-0-40\/html\/container.html\" name=\"\" width=\"0\" height=\"113\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" data-is-safeframe=\"true\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-google-container-id=\"7\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"m-video mm-video--landscape l-inline\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"5NFwC7cbvR8\" class=\"m-video--frame\" title=\"Snoop Dogg talks Bronny James' 30-point game \ud83d\udd25 Can the Lakers turn the season around?! | First Take\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/5NFwC7cbvR8?enablejsapi=1\" width=\"598\" height=\"336\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The 20-year-old James, who was drafted 55th overall in June, has struggled to find consistent minutes with the Lakers this season, appearing in just seven\u00a0NBA\u00a0games. His G League assignment has provided more opportunities, though Thursday marked his first road game after the Lakers initially limited him to home contests.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\" data-zone-count=\"4\">\n<div class=\"not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c m-in-content-ad is-loaded\">\n<div id=\"ad-in_content-7ef4b0fde6494621af2ea7ce035de922\" data-google-query-id=\"CObQsvzqq4oDFbvxTAIdLuoPXg\" data-ad-size=\"300x250\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/nba\/los-angeles-lakers_7__container__\"><iframe id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/nba\/los-angeles-lakers_7\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"3rd party ad content\" name=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/nba\/los-angeles-lakers_7\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-google-container-id=\"8\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\"><picture class=\"is-loaded\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjExMjU5MjY2NzgxMTYxMTQ5\/usatsi_24426015.webp 380w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjExMjU5MjY2NzgxMTYxMTQ5\/usatsi_24426015.webp 620w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjExMjU5MjY2NzgxMTYxMTQ5\/usatsi_24426015.webp 700w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjExMjU5MjY2NzgxMTYxMTQ5\/usatsi_24426015.jpg 380w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjExMjU5MjY2NzgxMTYxMTQ5\/usatsi_24426015.jpg 620w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjExMjU5MjY2NzgxMTYxMTQ5\/usatsi_24426015.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"m-detail--tml-image m-image\" src=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/t_share\/MjExMjU5MjY2NzgxMTYxMTQ5\/usatsi_24426015.jpg\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"Snoop Dogg\" width=\"5472\" height=\"3648\" data-src=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjExMjU5MjY2NzgxMTYxMTQ5\/usatsi_24426015.jpg\" \/><\/picture><figcaption>\n<p class=\"tml-image--caption\">Rapper Snoop Dogg.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tml-image--attribution\">\u00a9 Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>While both Snoop and Smith expressed support for James&#8217; development, their tempered enthusiasm serves as a reminder that the real test still lies ahead &#8211; proving himself at the NBA level.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;When you get to the big league,&#8221; Snoop noted, &#8220;ain&#8217;t no dudes over there [in the G League] going to be playing in that NBA game.&#8221;<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-3\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-3\" data-zone-count=\"4\">\n<div class=\"not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c m-in-content-ad is-loaded\">\n<div id=\"ad-in_content-ab459e309a754a04a5c294b4f9fbfb41\" data-google-query-id=\"CJfctPzqq4oDFbvxTAIdLuoPXg\" data-ad-size=\"728x188\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/nba\/los-angeles-lakers_8__container__\"><iframe id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/nba\/los-angeles-lakers_8\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"3rd party ad content\" name=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/nba\/los-angeles-lakers_8\" width=\"728\" height=\"188\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-google-container-id=\"9\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The shared perspective from two of entertainment&#8217;s most prominent voices reflects a larger truth about Bronny James&#8217;s journey. While his 30-point performance shows promise, both Snoop and Smith understand that G League success is just one step in a much longer path. Snoop concluded with his characteristic wisdom: &#8220;Way to go nephew. Do a good job and step into your own shoes.&#8221; For the youngest James, those shoes &#8211; and the NBA stage where he&#8217;ll truly be tested &#8211; still await.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While\u00a0Bronny James&#8217; 30-point explosion for the South Bay Lakers turned heads last Thursday night, hip-hop icon Snoop Dogg and ESPN&#8217;s\u00a0Stephen A. 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