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Bronny James laughed at the comment, because he found it funny to have a reporter tell him he’s tied for the third-longest tenure with the Lakers.
He is entering his third season, tied with Dalton Knecht and right behind Austin Reaves (entering his sixth season) and Jarred Vanderbilt (going on four-plus).
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James is a veteran now and is looking to find his role with the Lakers.
“Crazy, right? AR keeps calling me a vet,” James said, chuckling. “I’m like, ‘I guess.'”
James is a naturally reserved person. But as a point guard, he admits his job is to speak up more, to help organize the offense, to make sure some of his nine new teammates understand what Lakers coach JJ Redick expects.
For his first two years with the Lakers, James didn’t say much because his dad, LeBron James, was the leader and powerful voice on the team.
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As a 21-year-old, Bronny James leads in his own way, just as Redick wants all his players to do.
“Definitely coming in every day trying to get better and better myself as a point guard,” James said. “Just taking those steps, encouraging my guys, getting them in the right spots and stuff like that. Making sure we’re organized.
“For sure, that’s what a point guard is. You’ve got to be talking to your guys, got to be helping people get to where they need to be. I take pride in that, for sure. If anyone goes out — God forbid anyone goes out — I’ve got to be the guy to step up and be the primary ballhandler, and get my guys in the right spots. So, yeah, I’ve definitely got to lock in on that.”
James played in 42 regular-season games last season, averaging 2.9 points and shooting 40.9% from the field.
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Though he didn’t put up big numbers in the playoffs, James was solid in his role, especially on defense. He played in eight postseason games, averaging 1.5 points and shooting 50% from the field.
This current Lakers team has depth and talent throughout the lineup.
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