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Rich Paul Blasts Rappers’ Claim About Scoring On Bronny James

Rich Paul confidently dismissed Gillie Da Kid’s challenge to score against Bronny James, emphasizing the young Lakers rookie's defensive skills despite his early NBA career.

Vishwesha Kumar
Sep 15, 2024
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Rich Paul recently shut down a playful challenge from rapper Gillie Da Kid regarding Bronny James’ skills on the basketball court. In a lighthearted exchange that took place on a Twitch stream, Gillie Da Kid questioned whether he could score at least four points against the young Los Angeles Lakers rookie. Paul, without hesitation, responded, making it clear that he believed Gillie stood no chance.

“Bronny would destroy you.” 

The rapper attempted to build his case, stating that he had scored four points against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell in a previous encounter. Despite this claim, Paul firmly stood his ground, dismissing the notion that Gillie would fare well against Bronny. The interaction was all in good fun, but it underscored Paul’s confidence in Bronny’s defensive abilities, even though the young player is still in the early stages of his NBA career.

While Bronny James might not have the accolades of seasoned NBA veterans, he has been lauded for his defensive awareness and commitment to improving his game. Even though his Summer League performances were seen as somewhat underwhelming, his basketball IQ and discipline on defense have impressed scouts. Rich Paul’s confidence in Bronny, despite his lack of professional experience, suggests that the young guard has the potential to be a standout defender in the league.

For context, Bronny James has been in the spotlight from an early age, largely due to being the son of NBA legend LeBron James. After a single season at USC, where he averaged 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists, Bronny entered the NBA with expectations but also criticisms. His selection by the Lakers in the 2024 NBA Draft with the 55th overall pick raised some eyebrows, but the excitement of potentially playing alongside his father has continued to generate buzz around his career.

Gillie Da Kid’s challenge to Bronny, while entertaining, highlights the common misconception that non-professional players can compete with NBA athletes, even rookies. As Rich Paul made clear, playing at the NBA level requires years of training and dedication, and even the most casual player would struggle to score against someone like Bronny, who has been preparing for this moment his entire life.

Paul’s defense of Bronny showcases his belief in the young player’s abilities, not just as LeBron’s son but as an athlete who has the potential to carve out his own legacy in the NBA.

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Vishwesha Kumar is a staff writer for Fadeaway World from Bengaluru, India. Graduating with a Bachelor of Technology from PES University in 2020, Vishwesha leverages his analytical skills to enhance his sports journalism, particularly in basketball. His experience includes writing over 3000 articles across respected publications such as Essentially Sports and Sportskeeda, which have established him as a prolific figure in the sports writing community.Vishwesha’s love for basketball was ignited by watching LeBron James, inspiring him to delve deeply into the nuances of the game. This personal passion translates into his writing, allowing him to connect with readers through relatable narratives and insightful analyses. He holds a unique and controversial opinion that Russell Westbrook is often underrated rather than overrated. Despite Westbrook's flaws, Vishwesha believes that his triple-double achievements and relentless athleticism are often downplayed, making him one of the most unique and electrifying players in NBA history, even if his style of play can sometimes be polarizing. 
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