The former NBA champion claims that Bronny and Bryce James would easily defeat Caitlin Clark

Assigned Athlete of the Year by Time Magazine, Caitlin Clark was undoubtedly one of the standout players in the WNBA in the 2024 season. Playing for the Indiana Fever, she won five individual awards this year and solidified her reputation as one of the brightest prospects in women’s basketball. On the other hand, Bronny Jamesson of LeBron James, is carving his way into professional basketball. Although primarily competing in the G League, Bronny has begun to showcase his considerable talent. Meanwhile, his younger brother, Bryce Jamesalso pursues one NBA career, although his age currently limits his options.

As the sons of an NBA legend, Bronny and Bryce have naturally become the center of heated discussions on various sports shows. Bronny in particular has met with a mix of praise and criticism for his performances. His time with the Los Angeles Lakers hasn’t lived up to expectations, but his recent progress in the G League suggests untapped potential.

Adding fuel to the ongoing debate, former NBA champion Jeff Teague recently speculated about a hypothetical one-on-one contest between Bronny James and Caitlin Clark. Teague’s opinion sparked controversy as it touched on the differences in physical performance between men and women in basketball.

“Caitlin wouldn’t score a point on Bronny, bro,” Teague said. “She might not even get a shot off, bro. … He’d beat her by 60 (points). He’d legitimately beat her 20-0.” Teague went on to claim that Bryce James, despite being younger, would also dominate Clark with a similar score line.

Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers warms up before the game against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on November 4, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan.

Teague justified his bold statement by pointing to the athletic differences between the two. “He’s 10 times more athletic than her. He can do everything better than her. She’s a girl, bro,” Teague commented and sparked a broader conversation about the physical and competitive differences between men and women in professional basketball.

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Clark’s performance compared to Bronny’s in their first season

When evaluating their performance to assume the outcome of a one-on-one contest, the differences between Clark and Bronny become apparent. Physically, Bronny has an advantage: standing at 6’2″ and weighing 210 pounds, he dwarfs Clark, who is 6’0″ and 152 pounds.

However, the statistics tell a different story. In his first seven games, Clark has averaged an impressive 15 points per game. game, including 4.7 field goals and 2.5 three-pointers per match. In contrast, Bronny has only managed four points across seven NBA appearances. Despite this, his G League performance is more promising, averaging 5.3 field goals and one three-pointer per game. match.

While physical attributes are undoubtedly important, the WNBA’s later season start compared to the NBA, combined with differences in league dynamics highlight the need to consider context. As JJ Redick has noted, Bronny’s decision making and basketball IQ are areas he needs to improve in order to reach his full potential.

Bronny’s next NBA game

After being called up for Monday’s game against the Pistons — though he didn’t see any court time — Bronny could make the roster for the highly anticipated Christmas Day game against the Golden State Warriors. Fans are eager to see if his strong G League performances will influence Redick’s decision to give him a few minutes on the NBA floor.