Excellent Named Athlete of the Year by Time Magazine, Caitlin Clark was undoubtedly one of the WNBA’s standout players in the 2024 season. As a player for the Indiana Fever this year, she won five individual awards and cemented her reputation as one of the brightest talents in women’s basketball. On the other hand, Bronny JamesSon of LeBron James, making his way in professional basketball. Despite competing primarily in the G League, Bronny has begun to showcase his considerable talent. Meanwhile his younger brother, Bryce Jamesalso follows one N.B.A 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 had to receive a mixture of praise and criticism for his performances. His time with the Los Angeles Lakers fell short of expectations, but his recent progress in the G League suggests untapped potential.

Further fueling the ongoing debate, Former NBA champion Jeff Teague recently speculated about a hypothetical duel between Bronny James and Caitlin Clark. Teague’s opinion sparked controversy because it addressed the differences in physical performance between men and women in basketball.

“Caitlin wouldn’t score a point against Bronny, bro.” Teague said. “She might not even get a shot, bro. … He would beat them by 60 (points). He would actually beat them 20-0.” Teague further claimed that Bryce James, despite being younger, would also dominate Clark with a similar result.

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 out the athletic differences between the two. “He’s ten times more athletic than she is. He can do everything better than her. She’s a girl, bro. Teague commented, sparking a broader discussion 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 her first season

When evaluating their performances to hypothesize the outcome of an individual competition, the differences between Clark and Bronny become clear. Physically, Bronny has the edge: with a height of 1.80 meters and a weight of 95 kilograms, he surpasses Clark, who is 1.80 meters tall and weighs 75 kilograms.

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

While physical attributes are undoubtedly important, the WNBA’s later start to the season compared to the NBA, coupled with differences in league dynamics highlight the need to consider context. As JJ Redick noted, Bronny’s decision-making skills 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 – despite not seeing any time on the court – Bronny could be added to the roster for the highly anticipated Christmas Day game against the Golden State Warriors. Fans are curious to see if his strong performances in the G League will influence Redick’s decision to give him a few minutes on the NBA floor.