Oct 22, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) and guard Bronny James (9) warm up before a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images

Lakers Coach Makes Feelings About Bronny James Crystal Clear

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Apr 18, 2025 2:57 AM ET

Bronny James had one of the most high-profile rookie seasons in NBA history.

Despite being the 55th pick, he garnered a lot of attention due to being the first player (in league history) to be teammates with his father (LeBron).

Via The NBA (on October 22, 2024): "LeBron James.
Bronny James.

The first father-son duo to play together in the NBA!"

LeBron James.
Bronny James.

The first father-son duo to play together in the NBA! pic.twitter.com/naadFLoPmh
— NBA (@NBA) October 23, 2024

Recently, Lakers head coach JJ Redick spoke about Bronny (h/t Khobi Price of So Cal News Group).

Redick (via SportsTV and Spectrum SportsNet): "I give him an A+. How he has personally handled a lot of attention. Good and bad. He doesn't ever break character. He is the same guy every day, and he doesn't allow the good attention get to him, he doesn't allow the bad attention to get to him. He just continues to work."

Bronny finished his first NBA season with averages of 2.3 points per contest while shooting 31.3% from the field and 28.1% from the three-point range in 27 games.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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