Doug Gottlieb has reaffirmed his criticism of Bronny James, suggesting that the pressure surrounding the young player stems largely from his father, LeBron James. Gottlieb implied that LeBron's aspirations for a shared NBA experience with Bronny could be clouding judgment around Bronny's actual talent level. He articulated that although Bronny showed promise in the G League with averages of 21.9 points, 5.5 assists, and 5.1 rebounds, he wasn't among the top talents in high school basketball, leading to questions about his early draft entry.

In his remarks on 'The Dan Patrick Show', Gottlieb emphasized that he never questioned Bronny's ability to develop but criticized the inflated evaluations surrounding him. He contended that while the G League experience could shape Bronny into a capable NBA player, the narrative around his draft projections seems misguided. As Bronny continues to navigate his career, the expectations set by his family's legacy will undoubtedly remain a topic of discussion.