Bronny James says he can handle ‘amplified’ pressure of playing for Lakers with his famous father
Associated PressEL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Bronny James says the opportunity to play professionally alongside his famous father played no role in his decision to enter the NBA draft. “It’s for sure amplified the amount of pressure,” Bronny James said. Just having that work ethic, and coming in and getting your work in, and listening to your coaches and being coachable, stuff like that he’s driven into my head my whole life.” Bronny James deftly answered questions about everything he’ll face after jumping straight to the NBA from one short season of college basketball. So I’m excited for what it’s going to be.” Rather than spending another year in college, Bronny said he expects to improve his game in the Lakers’ player development system being set up under new coach JJ Redick, who emphasized the necessity of developing talent from within the organization after general manager Rob Pelinka hired him last month. As we build out our player development program holistically, he’s going to have the opportunity to be an excellent NBA player.” Bronny James and Knecht both expect to play for the Lakers’ summer league teams in Sacramento and Las Vegas this month.