Kevin Hart recently shared his thoughts on the topic of whether a small guard can lead an NBA team to a championship. On the podcast show Taylor Rooks X, Hart expressed his confusion and frustration with the notion that smaller guards are at a disadvantage and came to the defense of Steph Curry , who is often referred to as a “small” guard despite being 6’2″.
He pointed to Jalen Brunson’s success as an example, highlighting the benefits of having a smaller guard who can keep defenses on their heels. Hart also emphasized that 6’2″ is actually a tall height and questioned the logic behind dismissing Steph Curry’s abilities due to his size. He attributed this line of thinking to a misplaced sense of cockiness, urging people to reevaluate their perspective.
Why do you think Jalen Brunson has been able to have the success that he’s had? Because the smaller guard is unguardable. A smaller guard keeps the defense on their heels. You do what you want, when you want. We are the problem. They have to find the answer. Steph is what? 6 feet, 6’2”? 6’2” by the way is huge… I don’t know what type of cockiness you got attached to you. Kevin Hart said on the Hoops X podcast
However, not everyone agrees with Hart’s assessment. Some have argued that while Brunson has had individual success, he lacks the leadership skills and overall game to lead a team to a championship, according to Becky Hammon due to his size. This controversy highlights the ongoing debate about the importance of size and position in the NBA.
Despite the criticism, Kevin Hart remains adamant that smaller guards can be incredibly effective leaders. As the NBA continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how this debate plays out and whether smaller guards can prove themselves as championship-caliber leaders.
Kevin Hart defends Bronny James amid nepotism criticisms
Nepotism continues to be a topic of discussion surrounding LeBron James and his son Bronny James in the NBA. Many believe Bronny’s presence in the league is solely due to his father’s influence and name. Recently, Boston Celtics’ Jaylen Brown stated that Bronny doesn’t belong in the league yet, adding fuel to the debate.
Kevin Hart, a close friend of LeBron James, also weighed in on the conversation, defending Bronny and comparing the situation to his own daughter’s interests in producing and developing. Hart emphasized the importance of parents supporting their children’s passions and putting them in the best position to succeed.
Everybody loves the story of the good guy, but everybody really wants the story of the bad guy. There’s a lot of good things that’s being said about Bronny [James] right now as well, but you can’t hear it over the volume that people are adding to the bad things. Kevin Hart added
Despite Hart’s defense, the criticism surrounding Bronny James is unlikely to subside, especially after his struggles in the Summer League. The conversation around nepotism and Bronny’s place in the NBA will continue, with many remaining skeptical about his abilities and presence in the league.
