Chris Russo initially stopped himself before deciding to take on the challenge.
Russo threw cold water on the idea that the public cares as much about Bronny James as the sports media does about Bronny James, who will be on the court with his father LeBron for the Lakers on Tuesday night. He said Colin was a better radio host. player.
On Thursday, Mad Dog appeared on “The Dan Patrick Show” and was asked if he would tell SiriusXM management that he wanted to do a show with his son.
“Well, I wouldn't say that. But I get your point. I think it's very difficult to get these jobs and I think it's unfair for him to have that advantage. , I don't say that. So I don't say to my bosses, “Please, I want you to put Colin Russo on Sirius and do a show with me once a week,'' Russo said. answered.
Colin Russo, a 2024 graduate of the University of Wisconsin, co-hosts Afternoon Drive on Good Karma affiliate ESPN West Palm.
His father, a radio legend who made a comeback by co-starring with Stephen A. Smith on ESPN's “First Take,” was at first contemplating what to say next, but Patrick convinced him to It became that way.
“I'll say it right now…well, I won't say that, because I'll get in trouble,” Russo said as Patrick chuckled.
“Your wife is out. We can't afford to get in trouble,” Patrick said, fully understanding what Russo was trying to say.
Russo took the bait.
“I'll tell you, Colin is better than Bronny at his job right now from a radio standpoint. How about that? I say that with confidence,” Russo said.
Bronny James played less than three minutes Tuesday night, but it remains to be seen if and when he will return to the court for the Lakers.
