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Bronny James is back with the Los Angeles Lakers for his third season in the NBA.
But it will be the first season James is not playing alongside his father, LeBron. That, though, allows him the opportunity to step out of his father’s shadow and continue to carve out a role in Los Angeles.
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The Lakers, including coach JJ Redick, have thought highly of Bronny James and the progress he’s made since being drafted by the franchise in 2024 with the 55th overall pick.
James missed his only shot attempt of the game from the 3-point line in Friday’s 121-106 loss to the Denver Nuggets in the teams’ preseason finale. He collected one rebound and one assist in 12 minutes of action.
Redick did state earlier in the week that James had not looked particularly good during the first four preseason games.
“I thought he had a really nice September and a good summer with us,” Redick said. “I don’t think he’s played well in the four preseason games, but he’s had good practices.
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“Again, some of it’s just rhythm and some of it’s just who he’s playing with, right? He’s played a lot of minutes, especially in the second half of games with our two-way guys. … Some of it is like the group he’s with. I think it’s not setting him up for success.”
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