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Former NBA Player Accuses Bronny James Of Being 'Soft'

Originally posted on The Spun | By Chris Rosvoglou | Last updated Oct 28, 2025 6:33 PM ET

Bronny James was called out by a former No. 1 pick following the Los Angeles Lakers' loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night.

Since the Lakers were without Luka Doncic and LeBron James against the Trail Blazers, head coach JJ Redick had to expand his rotation. That's why Christian Koloko, Chris Manon and Nick Smith Jr. all received minutes.

As for Bronny, he was on the floor for 20 minutes against the Trail Blazers. He failed to score a single point, but he did have three assists and three rebounds.

Less than 24 hours after the Lakers fell short to the Trail Blazers, former NBA center Kwame Brown ripped Bronny to shreds online.

LEXINGTON, KY - AUGUST 06: Kwame Brown #54 of the 3 Headed Monsters is introduced during week seven of the BIG3 three on three basketball league at Rupp Arena on August 6, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/BIG3/Getty Images)Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

Kwame calls Bronny "soft."

While rewatching the Trail Blazers-Lakers game, Brown pointed out a play where Bronny shied away from drawing an offensive foul. He thought it was a bad look for the former second-round pick.

"Bronny, you're in a great position to take a charge. Bronny, where the heck is you going? This is what happens when a kid is a gold ticket. This boy doesn't want to be touched - Charmin tissue soft," Brown said. "It's his second year in the league. He should be as strong as an ox. What are you doing sliding away from contact?"

Brown mocked LeBron towards the end of his rant.

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This is the second time this month that Brown has criticized LeBron's son. He previously said there are high school players who are better than Bronny.

"We absolutely got high school players better than Bronny," Brown said. "Bronny was never the best high school player on his team. He was never the best college player on his team, and he still gets 12 shots in a preseason game where everybody's auditioning."

At this rate, it won't be long before Brown takes another shot at Bronny.

This article first appeared on The Spun and was syndicated with permission.

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