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Bronny Focuses on Lakers Role After LeBron's Move to Philadelphia
With his father joining the 76ers, Bronny James is concentrating on his development in Los Angeles and looking ahead to a Christmas matchup.
By OddsListing wire desk
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Separate teams, individual goals
Bronny James is approaching life without his father on the Lakers by keeping his attention on his own career. Speaking at media day in El Segundo on Monday, Bronny said he and LeBron James had little discussion about the decision that took LeBron to the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency. Although LeBron consulted his family, Bronny described their conversations about basketball business and personal feelings as limited. Bronny said his father understands his desire to establish an identity of his own and continue improving. He expressed support for LeBron's move while emphasizing the work ahead in Los Angeles.
Building a role in Los Angeles
Bronny spent the summer preparing to back up Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. His $2.3 million salary for this season is guaranteed after he appeared in 42 regular-season games and eight playoff games last season. The separation follows a shared Lakers chapter that included entering an opening-night game together and contributing to a 10-0 run in a playoff victory against the Houston Rockets. Los Angeles now has nine new players and is preparing for its first season without LeBron since 2017-18. Doncic acknowledged the disappointment of losing James and valued what he learned while playing alongside him.
Christmas reunion awaits
Bronny will get an opportunity to compete against his father when the Lakers host the 76ers on Christmas, their first meeting of the season. He welcomed that prospect and expressed enthusiasm about seeing how Philadelphia's season develops. For now, his priority remains earning recognition through his own progress with the Lakers.
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