This is definitely a topic worth exploring: Will LeBron James be an interventionist figure at USC, a parent who tries to tell Trojan head coach Andy Enfield how to teach his son, Bronny James?
Right or wrong, fair or not, you know a lot of people are thinking this. Many will suspect that LeBron will move and work internally to apply pressure on Enfield, insisting that the USC coach do certain things to make life (and basketball) better for Bronny.
This is speculation and not reality. There is no indication that LeBron will in fact be an intervening, meddling figure. Yet, the media will speculate about it. We can all see it coming.
What is definitely real in the midst of all this: Enfield has to strike a balance between doing what Bronny and the James camp would ideally prefer and, on the other hand, doing what is best for USC. Obviously, Enfield wants to give Bronny a positive experience and offer him enough playing time and opportunities to prove himself. However, if Bronny doesn’t develop as fully as everyone hopes, Enfield will need to have the toughness and discipline to sit Bronny for more minutes while Isaiah Collier and Boogie Ellis get more playing time.
Enfield recently addressed the topic of how LeBron James carries himself as a basketball parent.
USA TODAY Sports and writer Jordan Mendoza have more on the story:
“Enfield spoke with ESPN after the eldest son of LeBron James committed to play for the Trojans on May 6, saying parents Lebron and Savannah James have been ‘extremely supportive’ of their son’s college choice.
“‘They have a great understanding of what it takes to become a great player,’ Enfield said. ‘I think the expectations − there are certainly expectations − but the expectations are not unreasonable as parents. They want what most other parents want. They want their son to come get an education, develop on the basketball court, play with other good players and to have a coaching staff that can help them develop and help him become a better player.'”
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