LeBron James’ son, Bronny, impresses NBA executive with his potential impact on the Lakers’ future

Bronny James did not have the stellar debut that many anticipated for LeBron James’ eldest son in his rookie NBA season with the Los Angeles Lakers. Although his time on the court was limited, preventing significant statistical contributions, expectations remain high for his development in the coming season. An NBA executive expressed optimism regarding Bronny’s future, suggesting he could make significant strides.

Despite the initial hurdles he faced during his debut season with the Lakers, Bronny displayed glimpses of his potential in several outings. His time in the G League further demonstrated that he is gearing up for the challenges of professional basketball. However, various factors, including limited playing opportunities, have delayed his adjustment to the league.

The burden of being the offspring of one of basketball’s all-time greats only compounds the complexities of carving out a successful NBA career. The weight of expectations alongside scant minutes offered by the Lakers made it difficult for Bronny to fully showcase his capabilities during his first season.

Nonetheless, at just 19, Bronny possesses a wealth of untapped talent, evident from his performances, chiefly in the G League. According to insights from an NBA executive who spoke with Athlon Sports, Bronny is poised to reveal much more of his potential in the upcoming season.

“I don’t think there’s any doubt that’s their plan. I know the guy gets a lot of grief because of who his dad is, but we’ve seen a lot of tape on [Bronny] and the fact is, he was a lot better player in April than he was in October, and definitely in July,” the executive commented, noting the progress Bronny has already made.

NBA executive weighs in on Bronny

A prominent NBA executive spoke with Athlon Sports about the upcoming season for LeBron James‘ son, Bronny. While touching upon various aspects of his performance and potential contributions to the Los Angeles Lakers in the coming years, the executive provided some insights.

“He’s 20 years old,” the executive said. “He had a whole year where his development was thrown off course. But he can defend the perimeter, and he’s shown he can shoot the three. If he can prove that wasn’t just a fluke, he’s going to start getting 10 to 15 minutes a game because the team will feel they can trust him.“

Bronny’s 2024-2025 season stats

Despite a challenging debut season with modest numbers, there are several factors to consider for Bronny as he enters his second year. With some experience under his belt, expectations are for him to leverage this to make a more significant impact. Here are Bronny’s stats from the past season:

• NBA regular season (Los Angeles Lakers):
  • Games Played (GP): 27
  • Games Started (GS): 1
  • Minutes Per Game (MPG): 6.7
  • Points Per Game (PPG): 2.3
  • Rebounds Per Game (RPG): 0.7
  • Assists Per Game (APG): 0.8
  • Steals Per Game (SPG): 0.3
  • Blocks Per Game (BPG): 0.1
  • Field Goal Percentage (FG%): 31.3%
  • 3-Point Percentage (3P%): 28.1%
  • Free Throw Percentage (FT%): 78.6%
• NBA playoffs (Los Angeles Lakers):
  • Games Played (GP): 2
  • Minutes Per Game (MPG): 1.8
  • Points Per Game (PPG): 0.0
  • Rebounds Per Game (RPG): 0.0
  • Assists Per Game (APG): 0.0
  • Steals Per Game (SPG): 0.0
  • Blocks Per Game (BPG): 0.0
  • Field Goal Percentage (FG%): 0.0%
  • 3-Point Percentage (3P%): 0.0%