Bronny James gets real about sharing the court with his father LeBron on the Lakers

With high expectations, Bronny James entered the NBA, making his debut with the Los Angeles Lakers. Nevertheless, he struggled to make an impact, drawing criticism from fans. Despite this, he made history by sharing the court with LeBron James, becoming the league’s first father-son duo. In a recent interview, the young star opened up about this moment and shared a noteworthy confession.

“I just think that if you know me, I don’t really like the spotlight in big moments. I mean, it was a great experience to be part of because it was the first son-father duo. But I’m a chill guy. I don’t like [all that]. It comes with it. But yeah, I don’t really like to go back. I mean, I’ll watch my good performances where I have some minutes under my belt, but I’m not going to go and watch that,” Bronny James said, via ESPN.

Bronny James remains committed to keeping a low profile in the NBA, steering clear of controversy and focusing on his game. According to his father, LeBron, it was Bronny’s own decision to enter the league and carve out his identity. “Everyone keeps talking about me and my dad, but I want people to see me as Bronny, not just LeBron’s son. I’ve worked really hard to get here, and I want to keep getting better every day,” Bronny said, as reported by Marca.

Bronny James aims to prove himself and secure a spot on the Lakers roster

As he anticipates the 2025-26 season, his main goal is to elevate his performance and earn a spot in JJ Redick’s rotation. The Lakers head coach already praises his dedication, noting his commitment to improvement. Even, Mike Mancias, Lakers’ athletic trainer, reported that the young player is dedicating himself to enhancing his physical conditioning as he confessed to having struggled to keep pace with the NBA’s competitive rhythm.

Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks to pass against the Dallas Mavericks during the fourth quarter at American Airlines Center on April 09, 2025 in Dallas, Texas.

Not only is Bronny James focusing on his conditioning, but he is also contemplating a strategic shift in his game to secure a spot on the team. In a conversation with Dan Woike, Bronny admitted he might need to become a defensive specialist, acknowledging that he is not currently likely to score 15-20 points per game. His statement drew support from JJ Redick, who cited two players as exemplary models for Bronny’s development.

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Bronny has already demonstrated his potential in the NBA Summer League, where, under intense scrutiny, he averaged 13 points, 3.3 assists, and 2.7 rebounds per game. Even if his performance had moments of inconsistency, he remains committed to enhancing his defensive skills. Fans are eagerly watching to see if Bronny can replicate or even surpass his Summer League performances during the 2025-26 season.