Knicks superfan Tracy Morgan roasts Bronny James before NBA season opener

During the New York Knicks' championship celebration on Tuesday night, Tracy Morgan, a longtime Knicks superfan, made an unexpected comment about Bronny James during NBC Sports' pregame coverage at Madison Square Garden. Morgan remarked that Bronny "look like he got JUCO ball written all over him." The comment caught the broadcast panel off guard, eliciting laughter from former Knicks star Carmelo Anthony.

Morgan's remark sparked mixed reactions on social media, with some finding it lame and others questioning its premeditation. Bronny James, the Los Angeles Lakers guard, was not present for the celebration, but his connection to LeBron James, the Philadelphia 76ers star, gave the comment extra significance. Bronny's preseason struggles, which saw him average just 2.2 points per game, added context to Morgan's comments.

Despite these struggles, the Lakers retained Bronny on their opening-night roster after waiving Dalton Knecht. The Knicks, on the other hand, entered the season celebrating their first NBA championship in 53 years. The moment became one of the night's most talked-about off-court moments, but Bronny James has an opportunity to respond through his performances as he begins another season with the Lakers.