AceShowbiz - Rich Paul couldn't care less about criticism surrounding Bronny James. Although many people suggested that nepotism played a part in LeBron James' son's drafting to the Los Angeles Lakers, the sports agent said he wasn't bothered by the chatter.

"He deserves the opportunity to play in the NBA first and foremost and then you can sweeten it by playing with your dad," the Klutch Sports founder told TMZ on Friday, June 28. "I think it's pretty cool. It's a cherry on top."

"Oftentimes when things happen in a very positive way, people decide how they want to view it, right?" Addele's partner added. "If that's nepotism, then so be it."

Bronny was selected with the 55th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Lakers. This momentous occasion marks the first time a father and son have played as teammates in the NBA.

While the 19-year-old has long been touted as a potential NBA prospect, his father, LeBron, has hinted at a desire to play alongside his son before retiring. Now, that dream has become a reality. The two will become the first father-son duo to share the court in the NBA.

The James family's NBA legacy is further solidified by this historic moment. Generational talents like the Currys have left their mark on the league, but none have played on the same team simultaneously.

Bronny's induction into the Lakers comes after he suffered a cardiac arrest during practice at the University of Southern California last year. After spending three days in the hospital, he returned to the court and has since declared for the NBA Draft.