Bronny averaged seven points and 3.5 rebounds in six Summer League games.

especially when you’re trying to make your own mark in the same sport and even on the same team. At 39, LeBron is still a pivotal figure in the NBA, leading Team USA in the Paris Olympics. Tomorrow, they face Nikola Jokic and Serbia in the semifinals, a team they defeated 110-84 just ten days ago in their Olympic debut.

Bronny James and the Spotlight

Bronny James, at just 19, faces the immense challenge of stepping out of his father’s shadow as he embarks on his own journey in professional basketball. Carrying the James name brings its own set of pressures and rumors, some true and some fabricated. Gilbert Arenas commented on his podcast “No Chill Gil” about a story that claimed one of Bronny’s teammates was frustrated with all the attention Bronny was getting, causing friction within the Summer League team. “I looked at it like that’s some bulls**t,” Arenas remarked, suggesting that any player hoping to make the team wouldn’t dare say anything negative about a teammate-it would be career suicide.

Although the rumor might have some truth, Arenas’ way of debunking it seems spot on. Why risk your future by bad-mouthing a teammate? Sure, some players might be annoyed, but that’s life. The best way to handle it is to train hard and focus on improving your game every day.

While the Lakers’ two superstars are fighting for a medal in Paris, Bronny is also there supporting his father with his family. Meanwhile, the veterans on the Lakers roster are likely on vacation, and the rookies who participated in the Summer League are grinding every day to secure a spot in the rotation under the new head coach, J.J. Redick. The dynamic within the team will be fascinating to watch as these young players, including Bronny, strive to prove themselves in one of the most storied franchises in NBA history.