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“LeBron James Didn’t Care About Exposing His Kid”: Craig Carton Predicts Bronny James’ “Make a Wish” Career is Done After Preseason Showings

Bronny James is having a tough preseason, which has led many to question his spot in the NBA.

By Arian Kashyap · Sportskeeda

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 3:48 PM

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Craig Carton declared that Bronny James' NBA career is over following poor preseason performances.
Carton argued LeBron James prioritized his own legacy over protecting his son from public ridicule.
Bronny James averaged 2.8 points across four preseason games for the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Radio host Craig Carton has sharply criticized Bronny James' preseason performances, declaring that the Los Angeles Lakers guard's NBA tenure is effectively over. Carton argued that LeBron James prioritized his personal legacy over his son's well-being by pushing to play together professionally, thereby exposing the younger James to intense public scrutiny and criticism.

Bronny James, who was selected in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft, has averaged 2.8 points over four preseason games. Carton also claimed Lakers head coach JJ Redick no longer supports the guard following LeBron James' departure from Los Angeles, though the report noted Carton appeared to exaggerate Redick's actual comments regarding the player's sub-par showings.

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