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Stephen A. Smith: 'I might have been wrong' about Bronny James' NBA readiness

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"I might have been wrong" about Bronny James' NBA potential this season , Smith says.

James scored 17 points and five assists in 30 minutes against Milwaukee Bucks .

"I was very impressed because I saw an elevation in his level of confidence and poise. It was like it didn’t really faze him," Smith said.

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