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Bronny James Unbothered by Father LeBron's Departure, Eager to Be His Own Man with Younger Lakers
Bronny James said he is focused on earning a bigger role with the Lakers after LeBron left for Philadelphia to chase another title.
On Monday, Bronny James confirmed he is not angry about his 41-year-old father's departure for the Philadelphia 76ers, stating, "I don't really have an opinion on that."
LeBron left the Los Angeles Lakers to chase a fifth championship ring, believing Philadelphia offers a better title path than Los Angeles, where the team won just one playoff round in three seasons.
Entering his third NBA season, Bronny is focusing on growth as a secondary ballhandler and defender, roles in which he excelled during the Lakers' first-round upset of the Houston Rockets last spring.
The 76ers visit the Lakers on Dec. 25, a reunion Bronny anticipates. "I'm excited to see him on Christmas," Bronny said, noting he remains happy for his father's new path.
Bronny says the young Lakers roster can "feed off each other's energy" as the team builds around scoring champion Luka Doncic and guard Austin Reaves, adding nine new players including center Walker Kessler.