Dec 25, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) before the game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Kiyan Anthony Makes Feelings Clear About Lakers Star Bronny James

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jun 28, 2025 2:28 AM ET

Bronny James received a lot of attention during his rookie season due to the fact that he is the son of LeBron.

Kiyan Anthony (who is going into his freshman year at Syracuse) is one of the few people in the world who can relate to Bronny.

He is the son of future Basketball Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony.

In a recent episode of 7PM in Brooklyn, Kiyan spoke about Bronny.

Kiyan: "Bronny, I kind of felt bad for him... That's my guy. He doesn't speak a lot, he's not gonna go on the internet and say what he's gonna say... You're on social media, you can't even scroll twice without seeing a post with your name on it... At the end of the day, he's nice... People trying to say he's not good... I think he's really nice and he really has a chance to prosper in the NBA."

The criticism around Bronny being a basketball 'nepo baby' doesn't sit well with Kiyan.

"I felt bad for him ... people try to say he not good or he there because of his pops, I think he really nice.” pic.twitter.com/CxWbw3ZTwo
— 7PM in Brooklyn (@7PMinBrooklyn) June 27, 2025

Bronny had a very strong season in the G League with South Bay.

That said, he got limited time in the NBA, appearing in just 27 games with averages of 2.3 points per contest.

Via NBA G League: "Bronny James’ rookie year in the G League was ELECTRIC!

At just 20 years old, he averaged 21.9 PPG, 5.2 RPG, and 5.4 APG last season with the @southbaylakers . In Laker wins, he shot 51% FG, 45% 3PT, and 88% FT."

Bronny James’ rookie year in the G League was ELECTRIC!

At just 20 years old, he averaged 21.9 PPG, 5.2 RPG, and 5.4 APG last season with the @southbaylakers. In Laker wins, he shot 51% FG, 45% 3PT, and 88% FT. pic.twitter.com/kxJTIWpdCW
— NBA G League (@nbagleague) June 9, 2025