Luka Doncic identifies Bronny James as a nervous courtside presence
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 7:24 PM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic recently participated in a Barstool Sports interview where he discussed which public figures would cause him the most nervousness if seated courtside. When presented with a list including Leonardo DiCaprio and Kim Kardashian, Doncic chose Bronny James as his answer. The Mavericks star clarified his reasoning by joking that he would be confused if he saw the rookie sitting courtside because the guard is typically stationed on the Los Angeles Lakers bench. Doncic’s remarks were made in a lighthearted, conversational context and centered on the rotation patterns of the young player. Bronny James has faced high levels of media attention since entering the league as a second-round pick, with his development and team role remaining a consistent point of discussion throughout his early career.
- •Luka Doncic selected Bronny James as the figure who would most surprise him courtside.
- •The Mavericks player joked that seeing a bench-rotation player courtside would be unexpected.
- •The exchange occurred during a segment of the Sundae Conversation interview series.
- •Bronny James is currently in his early seasons as a professional player with the Los Angeles Lakers.
- 7:24 PMYahoo Sports — Luka Doncic Names Surprising NBA Figure Who’d Make Him Most Nervous Courtside
"Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic generated significant attention following a viral media interview featuring lighthearted banter about courtside celebrities. Asked which public figure would cause the most nervousness while sitting near the floor, Doncic delivered a witty response centered around rookie Bronny James. Doncic bypassed Hollywood icons to humorously target the young guard’s typical bench [...]
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