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Bronny James says he is interested in seeing how staff, teammates treat him without LeBron around

During the Los Angeles Lakers organization gathering on Monday, guard Bronny James addressed reporters regarding his upcoming campaign, noting his curiosity about how coaches and peers will interact with him now that his parent is no longer on the roster. The young guard reflected on the unique path of his career so far, which included being selected 55th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft and sharing the floor with his famous relative as the league's initial father-son pairing on opening night of the 2024-2025 season.

Over the course of his professional tenure, the younger player has logged 69 total contests with averages of 2.7 points, 1.1 assists, and 8.1 minutes, alongside 42 appearances last season producing 2.9 points, 0.5 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 8.9 minutes per game. Meanwhile, his performance in the G League across 25 games yielded much higher production, featuring marks of 18.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and 30 minutes per night while converting 49.6% from the floor and 41.3% from long distance.

StatMuse records indicate that in 21 professional appearances without his father present, his averages stand at 3.2 points, 1.0 rebounds, and 1.8 assists. His first opportunity to play an official game entirely separated from his father will arrive on Wednesday, October 21 when the team hosts the Golden State Warriors, and a potential future matchup awaits against Philadelphia on Christmas Day.

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