Bronny James is aware that he has a lot of work ahead of him before he can be relied upon to play a supporting role in the NBA. As a rookie, the 20-year-old was able to gain some league experience, although it primarily occurred during garbage time.
He must improve offensively while maintaining his defensive effort if he wants to make the Los Angeles Lakers’ rotation the following season. Prior to his first Summer League game, Bronny discussed his responsibilities and what position will earn him minutes. Bronny doesn’t weigh 250 pounds or stand 6 feet 8 inches tall as his father did.
In the G League, he demonstrated that he was a capable 3-and-D player by averaging 21.9 points on 38% three-point shooting and adding almost two steals per game. He seems to see that achievement as the model for this year.
Bronny stated: “I can’t lose that defensive drive that will get me on the floor, because there are going to be guys who can score 15, 20 a game. I’m most likely not going to be that guy right now. To get myself on the floor, I’ve got to be a defensive menace,”
LeBron James with son Bronny James
Bronny will now have the chance to capitalize on less competition and establish himself as a legitimate NBA player in the days ahead after missing the Lakers’ first Summer League game against the Golden State Warriors. Today’s game against the Miami Heat will mark the second-year guard’s first Summer League appearance.
