Amidst the uncertainty surrounding LeBron James’ future and the NBA free agency, Bronny James remained focused on his training with the Los Angeles Lakers’ summer league team. While the basketball world speculates about LeBron James’ next steps, young Bronny prepares for the season, working at the team’s facilities. Bronny, selected at pick 55 in the draft last June, participated in the practices of the Lakers’ summer team, which will compete in the California Classic in San Francisco. For his part, LeBron James chose to exercise the option on his contract for a value of $56.2 million. However, his agent, Rich Paul, has indicated that LeBron will be attentive to the Lakers’ moves in the offseason to improve the team.
This statement has raised doubts about the possibility of LeBron requesting a trade if the team doesn’t adequately reinforce itself. LeBron’s agent clarified that he has not discussed the possibility of a trade with the Lakers, although he confirmed the interest of four teams in the player. Bronny James, oblivious to the speculation, has downplayed the rumors about his father’s future.We understand the difficulty of winning now while preparing for the future. We want to assess what’s best for LeBron at this stage of his life and career. He wants every season he has left to count, and the Lakers understand, support him, and want the best for him.
Rich Paul
Bronny has stated that he doesn’t talk much with his father about the situation, and that LeBron advises him to focus on his own progress. After Wednesday’s practice, the Lakers’ agreement with center Deandre Ayton was announced. On Monday, the Lakers also reached an agreement to sign forward Jake LaRavia. Bronny was optimistic about the upcoming season.In fact, one of my friends called me to talk about where I was going to play next season, what I was going to do because they saw my father [on the news]. I didn’t see it. He called me. I was like, ‘yeah, I have no idea what you’re talking about’.… I really don’t pay attention to those things. There are a lot of things going around that I don’t pay attention to.
Bronny James
The Lakers’ summer team will be led by assistant coach Beau Levesque in the California Classic and by assistant coach Lindsey Harding in the Las Vegas Summer League. Among the participants in Wednesday’s practice were Darius Bazley and Cole Swider. Adou Thiero, selected at the 36th position, did not participate in the practice due to a left knee injury and will not play in the summer league.Obviously, being on the team, I think we’re going to come back even better than we were last year. We just have to come in here and get in the gym with a purpose and be ready to work every day and be ready to improve every day.
Bronny James
