Bronny James, following advice from his father LeBron James and Lakers coach JJ Redick, understands that his journey to the Los Angeles Lakers will require patience and hard work. On Friday, during the NBA Summer League, the No. 55 overall pick struggled on the court, scoring only eight points as the Lakers fell to the Houston Rockets 99-80. Despite LeBron James’ absence, who is currently with the U.S. Olympic team in Abu Dhabi, Bronny received support from his mother, Savannah, in the jam-packed stadium filled with enthusiastic Lakers fans.
Although Bronny faced difficulties shooting, going 3 for 14 from the field and missing all of his eight 3-point attempts, he remains focused on growth and development. Coach JJ Redick emphasized the importance of Bronny focusing on defense and undergoing an intensive player development program that the team will implement for him.
LeBron James has emphasized that what truly matters this summer is Bronny’s progress and not the statistics. He wants his son to concentrate on improvement each day. Despite a challenging start in the Summer League, where he shot 23% from the field and missed all 12 of his 3-point attempts in three games, Bronny displayed flashes of potential, contributing with layups, free throws, and an athletic dunk.
Being part of the Lakers’ team has been a unique experience for the young guard, as highlighted by forward Anthony Davis, who expressed excitement about witnessing Bronny’s growth throughout this journey, recognizing the significance of having him on their team.
