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Bronny James Hears “Overrated” Chants” From ASU Students After Blowing Easy Layup: Watch

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When you share the same last name as LeBron James, expectations are going to be sky-high. That is the challenge that the media, fans, and basketball savants are thrusting at Bronny as his young college career continues. Many saw him as a fairly high-level recruit for USC. However, the freshman is still trying to put it all together. Of course, coming into the season, Bronny had dealt with a lot of uncertainty after going into cardiac arrest during training. So, it is just good to see him get some run this year in what is shaping up to be a lost season for the Trojans.

At just about the halfway mark of the 2023-2024 campaign, USC sits at 11th in the Pac-12 with a record of 8-11 (2-6). They are also on a four-game skid. The respected program was ranked as the 21st best team in the country heading in. However, any expectations of reaching the March Madness tournament are all but over. The team is still desperately missing their two best players, Boogie Ellis and Isaiah Collier, to injury. But, even with some extra minutes being trickled down to Bronny, he cannot seem to find a rhythm.

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Bronny James Is Still Growing

That was apparent this past weekend with another in-conference matchup with Arizona State on the road. They would go on to lose 67-82 and that snapped a seven-game losing streak to the Trojans for ASU. On top of the loss, Bronny also had a blunder near the end of the game. On a fast break, he had a gift of a layup but it missed. Moments after the play, the student section rained down “overrated” chants toward him. Vlad TV is credited for finding the clip above. Fans are going to want to see greatness, especially when you have a dad who is a basketball legend. But, it does not come as easy for everyone. Bronny still has a ways to go, and that is okay.

What are your thoughts on Bronny James missing an open fast break layup against Arizona State? Is he shaping up to be a bust if he gets drafted to an NBA team? How long will he stay in college, and should he stay for more than two years? Why do you think he is struggling right now? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Bronny James. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the sports world.

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Lebron James Watches Bronny’s USC Game While Doing Media Interviews

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LeBron James was a little more distracted than usual during his post-game media interviews, as he tried to watch his son Bronny take on Arizona at the same time. The first indication that James was not giving the media his full attention was when he rebuffed scrum reporters in the tunnel saying he had to go watch Bronny. While James did fulfill his media obligations, he would often look past the reporters to focus on the screen showing the USC game.

However, he focused a little more when one reporter asked him whether it was tougher to lose with the Lakers or watch Bronny and USC struggle. “Watching college basketball alone is tough. Then you add my son in there, it’s even … yeah, yeah, cause I’m … it’s hard to watch. It’s hard to watch. Yeah, I’m a dad, but also, love the game of basketball and college basketball, just, it’s like ten people in the paint at the same time. It’s very hard at times to watch. But USC’s a great program, Arizona’s a great program, you get a good opportunity to watch some good basketball in this game,” James said.

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LeBron Wins, Bronny Loses

The Lakers moved back to a .500 record with a big win over the Dallas Mavericks. James went 25/8/8 on the night while Anthony Davis and D’Angelo Russell also both recorded 25+ points. The Lakers have now won four of their last six games as fans hope that their dismal post-IST run is now at an end. The team is next in action against the Nets on January 19.

However, Bronny and the Trojans weren’t as fortunate. With Kevin Durant courtside, the younger James played well but the No. 12 Wildcats played better. The 82-67 loss dropped USC to 8-10 and marked their third consecutive loss. The Trojans are now second-to-last in the Pac-12, having started conference play 2-5. Despite this, Bronny’s 11/5/6 impressed Durant. “He was aggressive. He played well,” the Suns star said. However, James’ aggressive play proved costly, as he also committed five turnovers. Next up for the Trojans is 10-7 (4-2 Pac-12) Arizona State.

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Caleb Williams Pens Heartfelt Message While Declaring For The NFL Draft

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Caleb Williams is a special football player. Overall, he has done a lot of good with the USC Trojans. Although he didn’t take them to a National Title, he certainly gave us a ton of highlight reel plays. Furthermore, he won a Heisman trophy which certainly makes him a legend in college ball. There has been a lot of hype around him as it pertains to the NFL Draft. Moreover, there has been debate over whether or not he would even declare.

For instance, a report came out over the weekend indicating how Williams would only declare for the draft if the Chicago Bears traded their pick. Simply put, he has no interest in playing for them. However, it turns out that this report did not have much merit behind it. Today, Williams took to Instagram with a heartfelt message in which he explained his intentions for the offseason. As you can see, he has decided to declare for the draft, despite the Bears waiting to announce a decision.

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Caleb Williams Speaks

“I want to thank Sooner Nation for embracing a kid who came to you from Washington D.C. I cherished my time at OU. To my Trojan family, it’s been an honor putting on the cardinal and gold these last two years. I hope I gave you as many good memories as you have given to me. No matter what lies ahead, I will Fight On forever and rep Hornsdown4Life,” he wrote. “I still have a lot to learn and I’m ready to do whatever it takes. As a kid, I said this is what I was going to do for the rest of my life, but I didn’t work this hard just to reach this point. I will continue my journey to make that little kid proud of the man I will be for many years to come. I’m excited for the future, and I am officially declaring for the NFL Draft.”

Let us know where you would like to see Williams play, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sports world. We will always keep you informed on your favorite athletes.

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Bronny James’ First USC Start Ends As A Scoreless Nightmare

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Bronny James went 0-for-7 and only managed two rebounds and an assist in his first start for USC. James was elevated for the starting line-up as USC adjusted to compensate for a spate of injuries. However, the son of LeBron James made little impact in either half of the game, as Colorado slowly took over to take a 68-58 win. The loss drops the Trojans to 8-9 on the season and a lowly ninth in the Pac-12. In nine games, Bronny is averaging 5.2 points and 2.2 rebounds. He is yet to live up to his top-20 prospect billing.

However, things don’t get easier for USC. The team stays on the road for their Arizona swing, which includes No. 8 Arizona. The Trojans, projected to finish second in the Pac-12, have lost four of their first six conference games. This includes a loss to Oregon, who are 5-0 in conference play. According to the latest Bracketology from ESPN, USC is not currently a March Madness team.

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LeBron James Sits Out Lakers Loss

Meanwhile, there wasn’t much for the James family to celebrate. LeBron missed his fourth game of the season through injury, sitting out a matchup against Utah. Despite Anthony Davis recording his second career triple-double, the Lakers were soundly beaten. Davis, who had six turnovers and shot 5-for-21 on the night, blamed himself. “Everyone did their job except me. I didn’t do my job. Obviously, Bron was out and everyone had to step up and those guys did. Except myself. So this one’s on me,” Davis said.

Like the younger James and USC, LeBron and the Lakers are now 2-4 in their last six games. The Lakers are 19-21 and now sit outside the playoff bubble. The team is 11th in the Western Conference and one game back from the 10th-place Rockets. The team now heads back to Crypto.com Arena for a four-game homestand, facing Oklahoma City, Dallas, Brooklyn, and Portland. LeBron is expected to return to the lineup in due course.

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Bronny James “Finding His Groove” As He Throws Down Huge Dunk Against Cal

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Bronny James is “finding his groove” according to USC head coach Andy Enfield as the freshman scored 10 in the Trojans’ Pac-12 home opener against Cal. “When he first got back, he was on a [tighter] minutes restriction and he [was] kind of antsy about what to do. But now he’s starting to get into his groove and starting to become the player that everybody knows he is,” Enfield said. James also added to his highlight reel with a thundering alley-oop dunk set up by fellow freshman Isiah Collier.

The Trojans snapped a two-game losing streak in conference play to grab an 82-74 win over Cal. Boogie Ellis led USC with 15 points as the team moved back to .500. The game against Cal was the first of three consecutive home games at home for the Trojans, with Stanford and Washington State both visiting the Galen Center over the next six days. The team will be hoping to ride the momentum of their Cal win, as it marked just their second victory in their last seven games. USC hasn’t won back-to-back games since beating Brown and Seton Hall in November.

Read More: LeBron James Celebrates Bronny After His First Game With USC, Watch The Highlights

LeBron James Wants To Start Streaming

Meanwhile, Bronny’s father LeBron recently suggested that he wants to start livestreaming his Madden games when he plays against other people. “Thinking of live streaming my @EAMaddenNFL games when I play. 🤔. Who should I stream with? Meaning which platform brand 👑,” LeBron tweeted. Of course, the Lakers star was bombarded with suggestions ranging from Twitch to Rumble to Kick to OnlyFans. Overall, people were very excited to see it happen.

LeBron would become just the latest athlete to start streaming. Packers running back AJ Dillon has gone viral in recent months for late-night Twitch streams of Farming Simulator. Dillon’s activities were particularly notable because he would often be seen streaming late into the night on days before the Packers had games. Would you like to see LeBron stream Madden? Who would you like to see him play against? Let us know in the comments.

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SOURCE SPORTS: Damar Hamlin Gets New Tattoo on First Anniversary of Cardiac Arrest Incident

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Damar Hamlin Gets New Tattoo on First Anniversary of Cardiac Arrest Incident

Damar Hamlin received a tattoo of his heart hand gesture on his neck, commemorating the first anniversary of suffering cardiac arrest during a Monday Night Football game. The tattoo was done by Alexander Brenes, who captured the moment for Instagram.

Damar Hamlin made his return to the football field last year (Aug. 12) in a preseason matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. During his return, Hamlin registered three tackles in the 23-19 win. In the regular season, Hamlin has registered two tackles.

“It was super fun,” Hamlin said. “It was a great experience. Just another milestone and a step up just getting back to myself as far as in the football space and in the NFL.

“Just my first few plays in being pressures, and there’s my number being called. So, all of the jitters, all the nerves, that was like out the window right there, like right then and there. But it was good for me. It was able to get me going.”

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Bronny James Uninspiring In Pac-12 Debut, LeBron Praises Bryce

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Bronny James managed five points and three rebounds in his minutes-limited Pac-12 debut. A second-half rally made the final score look closer than it was, but Oregon thoroughly earned the win to open conference play. The Ducks nearly doubled up on the Trojans in the first half, holding USC to just 25 points before the break. Furthermore, no Trojan managed to reach 15 points as they fell to.500 with a 6-6 record.

Meanwhile, LeBron James was more focused on his younger son, Bryce. After Bleacher Report posted highlights of Bryce in a big win for Sierra Canyon game, LeBron reposted it. “Yessir!! He just working and striving for greatness! 🤴🏾,” the Lakers veteran added to the repost. As for Bronny, he remains in the Pacific Northwest. USC have another road game, this time against Oregon State, before their Pac-12 home opener. The 8-4 Beavers also lost their Pac-12 opener, falling to UCLA. The Trojans open at home on January 3 against California. It is unknown when the minutes restriction on Bronny will be lifted.

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Kendrick Perkins Suggests Zach LaVine As A Playing Partner For LeBron James

Meanwhile, Kendrick Perkins declared that the perfect Christmas gift for LeBron James from the Lakers would be trading for Zach LaVine. “They need that third superstar. They need someone who can play at the perimeter, someone who can score 20 consistently.” In short, Perkins wanted the Lakers to trade for someone who could help take the pressure off LeBron, who turns 39 on Saturday. Injuries and offensive struggles have meant that LeBron has a high workload beyond his years.

LaVine is currently out with a foot injury that sidelined him in early December. However, he is expected back in early January. Before he went down, he was averaging 21 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.4 assists a game. That would make LaVine the third-highest scorer on the Lakers and the team’s 20-point scorer after LeBron and Anthony Davis. Whether they make this move remains to be seen.

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Bronny James Still Riding The Bench As Pac-12 Play Begins

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Bronny James will continue to play off the bench for USC as they open conference play at Oregon on Thursday. James has been limited to 16 minutes a game due to his ongoing recovery from heart surgery. Additionally, his talent level compared to the Trojan starting five is also a factor. Despite the idea that James would play as a 3-and-D anchor, he is 30% from three and 33.3% from the field. Some USC writers have argued that James was never meant to be a prolific scorer. However, most agree that 5 points a game isn’t going to cut it.

Entering conference play, the Trojans are 6-5, having ended a three-game slide with a win over Alabama State. Despite being projected to finish second in the Pac-12, USC struggled immensely across their non-conference slate and will need to address some serious issues if they want to live up to expectations come March.

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Bronny James Falters While JuJu Watkins Soars

While James has been underwhelming in his return, the true freshman success story can be found in USC’s women’s team. Juju Watkins, the No. 1 recruit in the 2023 class, has been absolutely electric to start her college career. Watkins is second in the nation in scoring with 26.8 points per game. Her contributions were a major contributor to USC’s undefeated non-conference slate. The 10-0 run included a season-opening win over then-No. 7 Ohio State and has seen USC enter conference played ranked No. 6 in the nation.

However, the start of the Pac-12 slate brings with it USC’s toughest game yet. On Saturday, they face No. 2 UCLA in a game that could easily be a deciding factor in the regular-season title race. The Bruins are 11-0 and have notched ranked wins over UConn, Florida State, and Ohio State. Sophomore transfer Lauren Betts is having a huge breakout after seeing limited freshman minutes at Stanford. Betts also has the nation’s best shooting percentage, as the center is sinking 77.1% of her shots. However, UCLA also has the second-worst turnover rate in the Pac-12, something that could be key to a USC upset this weekend.

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SOURCE SPORTS: Bronny James Makes USC Debut, Has Chase Down Block

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Bronny James made his USC debut on Sunday, returning to the court following suffering cardiac arrest five months ago.

Bronny had a chase-down block during the game that looked much like his father. He finished with 4 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals and 1 block off the bench.

I’m thankful for everything,” James said. “Mayo Clinic, everything they helped me with, my parents, siblings for supporting me through this hard time in my life.”

His father, LeBron James, spoke on Instagram following the game, which you can see below.

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LeBron James Celebrates Bronny After His First Game With USC, Watch The Highlights

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LeBron James has had a lot to be excited about as of late. Overall, this is because his Los Angeles Lakers became the first team to ever win the NBA In-Season Tournament. LeBron actually won MVP of the tournament for his efforts. Furthermore, every single play on the Lakers got themselves a $500K cheque. This is pretty huge, especially for the bench players on the team who don’t make as much money. This could have the ability to keep them grounded for quite some time.

Moreover, LeBron’s son Bronny got to make his debut with USC on Sunday afternoon. Of course, this was a game that a lot of fans were excited for. After suffering a cardiac arrest during the summer, it was up in the air as to when Bronny could make his debut. However, he got to come off of the bench and he made an impact with an incredible chase-down block and a couple of baskets. Statistically, it wasn’t a massive game, although he is still getting back into shape.

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LeBron James Displays His Pride

Following the game, LeBron took to his Instagram account where he posted some highlights from the game. Furthermore, he wrote a message for Bronny, explaining just how proud he is of his son. “Can’t even tell y’all how EMOTIONAL today was for me!” James wrote. “I’m literally drained and all I can say is @bronny you’re simply INCREDIBLE!! Damn the wins and loses that will occur. You’ve already won the ultimate goal/championship and that’s LIFE!!! Proud of you kid and today you’ve given me more life! Thank you and I love you.”

Hopefully, Bronny is able to continue making strides at USC. We would love to see him on the court with LeBron in the future. Let us know what you thought of the USC debut, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news from around the sports world. We will always be sure to keep you informed.

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