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The tension highlighted by remarks from Stephen A. Smith serves to illustrate the pressure faced by not only Bronny but also LeBron as they navigate outside expectations and internal family dynamics. Many believe that, rather than coddling Bronny, the right approach would be to allow him to face critique as a professional athlete. By shielding him from criticism, LeBron is not preparing him for the realities of being in the public eye, which could ultimately hurt Bronny’s development as a player.