Following His Father's Footsteps: Bronny James Joins the Laker

Bronny James, the 19-year-old son of NBA star LeBron James, has been drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers. At a press conference on Tuesday, Bronny talked about his goals and the pressures of being in the spotlight. "I'm just trying to get my name out for myself," Bronny said. "I just want to come in and put my work in and get better every day."

The Lakers picked Bronny with the 55th overall draft pick, opening the possibility of an unprecedented father-son duo in the NBA. Bronny addressed the criticism about his draft selection, saying, "I've already seen it on social media and on the internet, and talk about how I might not deserve an opportunity, but I've been dealing with stuff like this my whole life. It's nothing different."

Bronny faced challenges, including a cardiac event in July 2023, but he is determined to prove himself. New Lakers coach JJ Redick praised Bronny's hard work, saying, "Bronny has earned this through hard work." Bronny and the Lakers' first-round pick, Dalton Knecht, will play in the summer league teams in Sacramento and Las Vegas this month. As Bronny steps onto the court, he is ready to make his own mark in the NBA.