The Lakers may have moved on from LeBron James, but Bronny James is still drawing real support inside the organization.
According to a Lakers insider, the franchise’s belief in the 22-year-old guard remains intact even after the team parted ways with LeBron, who has since joined the Philadelphia 76ers. That shift could have changed Bronny’s standing in a hurry, especially with some people thinking he might be on his way out. Instead, the reporting suggests Los Angeles is still invested in his growth.
Bronny was drafted by the Lakers in 2024, and since then the team has reportedly been fully behind his development. He is not being treated like a finished product or a star, but he has clearly made an impression. At 6'2", he has impressed the organization with his athleticism, his work ethic and the way he has approached his development under JJ Redick.
Redick is said to believe in him as well, even if he has also been critical at times. The larger picture, though, is that the Lakers appear to see a player worth backing. Bronny has given them reasons to keep that faith by showing he is serious about chasing his dream of becoming an NBA player.
“The belief in Bronny James, the person/player, is genuine. Of course the Lakers knew drafting him would make LeBron happy, but they've always been intrigued by his athleticism and length (despite his size), and since he's been in the building, they've raved about his work ethic and how he handles all the craziness that comes with being LeBron James Jr.,” Lakers insider Dan Woike said in a Reddit AMA.
That kind of endorsement is a significant boost for Bronny’s standing with the Lakers. With rumors floating that he could be cut once his father left, the latest reporting points in the opposite direction: his work has kept him in good standing, and the organization still has faith in where he can go from here.
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