LeBron Proud as Bronny Steps Up for Lakers

LeBron praised his son Bronny for stepping up in Year 2, saying he used time in the G League and Summer League to get more comfortable and handled consecutive 18+ minute outings on Nov. 2–3. Bronny has 11 appearances (8-for-28 FG, 3-for-12 3PT) with an offensive rating climbed to 107.9; he was sent to South Bay to learn "how to be effective off the ball." LeBron added Bronny must "walk his own journey." Merlin sees a young player on a steady climb. The shooting dip is a wrinkle, but the offensive-rating jump and poise in tougher moments show growth. With Anthony Davis expected back, Bronny’s window for minutes is tight — he needs consistent shooting, defense and off-ball intelligence to turn promise into a regular role.