Charles Barkley Admits Bronny James 'Should Be in the G League' Right Now Because 'He's Not Ready to Play'

Charles Barkley, an NBA legend is known for his hot criticisms against players, artists, and other athletes.

This time, the former Phoenix Suns power forward admitted that Bronny James shouldn't be in the NBA in the first place.

Charles Barkley Says Bronny Should Stay in G League Right Now

Bronny James faces a lot of pressure given that he is expected to perform like his father LeBron James-or at best, surpass his accomplishments. It's understandable, and Barkley has some words of wisdom about the rookie of Los Angeles Lakers, according to NBA via TNT.

"Bronny is a prospect. Number one, I am glad he's healthy. I think he should be in the G League. He's not ready to play in the NBA right now. He should be in the G League, because he's not ready to play in the NBA first and foremost. Secondly, there's gonna be some guys coming for his head. He's not ready. He's really a tweener, he's a point guard, two guard. His probably best attribute right now is being a defender. I think to take the pressure off him and let him get better as a player, he should be in the G League," the Hall of Famer said.

Meanwhile, another commentator, Kenny Smith, also shared his sentiment regarding the Bronny draft.

"So it's not unusual for him [Bronny] to be there so anyone who disputes that doesn't understand basketball. The second thing is I'm looking forward to watching that history because it not only says a lot about LeBron and his longevity and being able to be one of the top five players in his 22nd year."

Well, the same thing couldn't be said by Kenyon Martin, who stood by his words that sending Bronny to G League is a mistake.

Bronny James Joins Father in Landmark NBA Game

Bronny James officially kicked off his rookie NBA season on Tuesday night when the Los Angeles Lakers secured a 110-103 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves, CNN reports.

While the former USC guard only played for three minutes, his appearance on the court with his father, NBA legend LeBron James, made history as the first father-son duo to share the floor in an NBA game.

"You see the intensity, right?" LeBron asked. "Just play carefree though. Don't worry about mistakes. Just go out and play hard."

Despite his brief time on the court, Bronny's presence is almost as historic as when his father entered the league 22 years ago. It's also a milestone not just for the James family but also for the Lakers.

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