Bronny James played for his USC Trojans against the UCLA Bruins tonight in an NCAA Pac-12 matchup. In the game against their crosstown rivals, many anticipated it to be a showdown.Â
The game was hotly contested, but thanks to an incident, the tensions rose even more. Fans react to the incident as it involves LeBron James‘ son.
During the second half, USC was to receive an inbound pass from the UCLA baseline. The ball came to USC forward Arrinten Page, who took a step and launched at the rim for a dunk. UCLA’s Adem Bona came over to block the shot but took Page hard to the floor.Â
Bronny James was closest to the incident, came over to help his fallen teammate, and tried to move Bona off of Page. Bona got up and shoved James from behind. The referee closest to the situation instantly called a technical foul on Bona.Â
It did matter that James complained to the referee that Bona had shoved him from behind for no reason. This entire scenario added to the tension that was building in the Battle of L.A. But what riled up fans was that the technical foul was not necessary considering the shove from Bona was not severe.
It does not help that Bronny James’ father is the famous Los Angeles Lakers superstar. That link does have a hand when it comes to how opponents treat you. But in this scenario, it is evident that James Jr. does have an idea of how to use the situation to influence the referees.
Fans react to tension creating a shove on Bronny James
Basketball fans like it when they see Bronny James do well. After all, he has big shoes to fill when he decides to come to the NBA.
However, this play brought out some varied remarks from fans. Some thought that the technical foul issued was not justified, whereas some supported James Jr.
Bronny James knows to bait opponents into fouling like father LeBron James (image via 247Sports/X)As soon as clippings of the incident went online, fans did not stay away from commenting on the situation.
Check out some of their choice comments on social media below;
Another overly protected James, something none of us asked for. Again.
— James Bing (@JamesBingTheO) February 25, 2024
Shore lucky it’s just a tech if I was bron ima be sending the black suvs
— divegod (@Divegodyt) February 25, 2024
Dude better watch out bron can make sure that guy don’t get in the league 💀
— Tyverymuch (@RobertF35770000) February 25, 2024
the shove was unnecessary, but the tech was even moreso
— SM (@slothmanifesto) February 25, 2024
100% a foul but a tech is crazy
— Ævęrÿツ™ (@Averythegreat1) February 25, 2024
What a weak tech, they also need to separate technical from personal fouls
— darknight4162 (@darknight4162) February 25, 2024
Honestly the tech was OD, but from the refs perspective it probably looked worse than we saw on the camera angle.
— whaattt (@wht_pt1) February 25, 2024
Bronny James needs to learn all the tricks of the trade before he comes to the NBA. Maybe this incident will further teach him how to draw opponents into a foul. Something his father has expertise in.Â
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