US EditionLeBron James Weighs-in on NBA MVP Race: Why Not Celtics' Jaylen Brown?
LeBron James praised Jaylen Brown's MVP-caliber season and addressed Brown's Summer League doubts about Bronny, emphasizing respect and Bronny's ongoing development.
- On Sunday after the loss, LeBron James addressed Jaylen Brown's past public criticism of Bronny James, joking that the matter would be fine between them, saying `James said he and Brown will be all right.`
- Caught on camera at Las Vegas Summer League, Brown questioned Bronny James' pro prospects, then later clarified on social media that Bronny has all the tools to succeed in the NBA.
- LeBron James praised Brown and said he 'has a case' for MVP this season, questioning `This whole MVP thing, I don't understand why his name is not getting talked about some as well` and called their relationship respectful despite past criticism.
- Brown's on-court numbers helped Boston climb near the top of the Eastern Conference, with eight rebounds and seven assists in Sunday's win.
- Brown said during his rookie start on Nov. 3, 2016, that James told him `You're going to be an All-Star one day, you're going to be a great player,` and they reconnected at All-Star activities earlier this month.
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