The Arizona Wildcats have made it to the Final Four, as they are about to take on Regional 4 winner, the Michigan Wolverines. Now, the media have been very much excited to interview Arizona players, but they seem to have some trouble getting to interview one Arizona player in particular: Bryce James.
There are reports indicating that the school is preventing reporters from talking to the youngest son of basketball icon LeBron James, who had been redshirted this year so he could develop further. This soon led to reports that claimed that Rich Paul’s Klutch Sports, which represents Bryce James, as well as his father, LeBron himself, are the ones dictating his media availability and stopping him from making other media appearances.
This soon had many fans talking, disagreeing with the decision to keep the younger James son away from the media.
“LeBron such a loser,” said one fan.
“I would say that the family is most likely making this decision so Arizona doesn’t have to do anything to step in if needed. Other than being an excellent teammate and happy to be a part all season, what sort of questions would be asked that wouldn’t draw focus away?,” one person pointed out.
“I heard he might go to the Lakers. Any truth to that? Is it why he isn’t talking?,” one commenter speculated.
“Oh yea, let’s interview a guy who’s redshirting and hasn’t contributed a second to the season. And this is what has yall upset:,” noted one X user.
“Why would anyone want to interview him?” asked another person.
“Good. Why the f*ck would any media want to talk to a redshirt who’s doing nothing? 😂 bunch of strangers wanna talk to my kid who ain’t doing shit then I assume it’s a setup. I’m blocking it too. Go talk to his teammates actually playing,” replied another X user.
Arizona Head Coach Tommy Lloyd Speaks on Why Bryce James Is Not Speaking With the Media
Soon after reporters were not able to get a hold of Bryce James, Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd addressed the matter himself in a statement:
“I’ve always told you we love Bryce. Bryce is an important part of our team, and we’re going to give Bryce the space and opportunity to develop into a young man just like everybody else. We also understand there’s a certain scrutiny that comes with who he is, and we just want to protect him.”
Bryce had been redshirted this year, so he did not play much from Arizona. This could be so that the focus could be given to his teammates who have been playing their hearts out and not make the story about “LeBron’s son.”
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