Bronny James: 'I’ve never really had a thought of me going to play with my dad'
The 55th overall pick tried to downplay the father-son narrative by making a claim that raised some eyebrows. “For me, I always try to put that narrative [aside],” said Bronny. “Trying to get my name out myself. … I’ve never really had a thought of me going to play with my dad. That’s always there … but it wasn’t a main focus of mine.”
Source: Larry Brown Sports
Source: Larry Brown Sports
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Tune in to hear @TheFrankIsola & @Scalabrine NOW on The Starting Lineup!
🏀 Bronny James’ Comments
🏀 Draymond Green on Klay
🏀 WNBA All-Stars Named
📻 Listen Live: sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive
📱 Call the Show: 855-NBA-JUMP (855-622-5867) pic.twitter.com/eQwx39EuqH – 7:02 AM
Tune in to hear @TheFrankIsola & @Scalabrine NOW on The Starting Lineup!
🏀 Bronny James’ Comments
🏀 Draymond Green on Klay
🏀 WNBA All-Stars Named
📻 Listen Live: sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive
📱 Call the Show: 855-NBA-JUMP (855-622-5867) pic.twitter.com/eQwx39EuqH – 7:02 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Lots to talk about with @howaboutafresca & @SwollenDome about Bronny James’ introductory press conference. Tune into @FoxSportsRadio at 9:20 pm PT! bit.ly/3DFSCV7 – 11:50 PM
Lots to talk about with @howaboutafresca & @SwollenDome about Bronny James’ introductory press conference. Tune into @FoxSportsRadio at 9:20 pm PT! bit.ly/3DFSCV7 – 11:50 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
On @njdotcom
Lakers say Bronny James ‘earned’ way onto roster nj.com/sports/2024/07… – 8:14 PM
On @njdotcom
Lakers say Bronny James ‘earned’ way onto roster nj.com/sports/2024/07… – 8:14 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Bronny James says he’s ready for “amplified” pressure during introductory press conference
nbcsports.com/nba/news/bronn… – 7:38 PM
Bronny James says he’s ready for “amplified” pressure during introductory press conference
nbcsports.com/nba/news/bronn… – 7:38 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Bronny James on scrutiny/pressure playing for Lakers & w/ LeBron: “I’ve been dealing with stuff like this my whole life. So it’s nothing different. But it’s more amplified, for sure. But I’ll get through it.” My dispatch for @SportingTrib bit.ly/3zsZLIa pic.twitter.com/jugQZ2anLa – 7:09 PM
Bronny James on scrutiny/pressure playing for Lakers & w/ LeBron: “I’ve been dealing with stuff like this my whole life. So it’s nothing different. But it’s more amplified, for sure. But I’ll get through it.” My dispatch for @SportingTrib bit.ly/3zsZLIa pic.twitter.com/jugQZ2anLa – 7:09 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
The Lakers announced the Summer League team and schedule. As expected, Dalton Knecht, Bronny James, Maxwell Lewis and Colin Castleton are on board. Unfortunately, Jalen Hood-Schifino is still recovering from back surgery. SBL Head Coach Dane Johnson will be running the show. AK pic.twitter.com/uS5u7ue53z – 6:53 PM
The Lakers announced the Summer League team and schedule. As expected, Dalton Knecht, Bronny James, Maxwell Lewis and Colin Castleton are on board. Unfortunately, Jalen Hood-Schifino is still recovering from back surgery. SBL Head Coach Dane Johnson will be running the show. AK pic.twitter.com/uS5u7ue53z – 6:53 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
New story: Bronny James is a Laker and JJ Redick already displayed a nurturing side for the 19-year-old rookie guard es.pn/4eR3Whl – 6:19 PM
New story: Bronny James is a Laker and JJ Redick already displayed a nurturing side for the 19-year-old rookie guard es.pn/4eR3Whl – 6:19 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Bronny James ‘earned’ Lakers’ opportunity through hard work, new head coach JJ Redick says
cbssports.com/nba/news/bronn… – 5:03 PM
Bronny James ‘earned’ Lakers’ opportunity through hard work, new head coach JJ Redick says
cbssports.com/nba/news/bronn… – 5:03 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Bronny James explains inspiration behind Lakers jersey number: ‘It’s a really important thing for me’
cbssports.com/nba/news/bronn… – 4:46 PM
Bronny James explains inspiration behind Lakers jersey number: ‘It’s a really important thing for me’
cbssports.com/nba/news/bronn… – 4:46 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“Development, development, development.” 📈
@ZachLowe_NBA on what he’s expecting from Bronny James. pic.twitter.com/TU7XJIzRNo – 3:30 PM
“Development, development, development.” 📈
@ZachLowe_NBA on what he’s expecting from Bronny James. pic.twitter.com/TU7XJIzRNo – 3:30 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Los Angeles Lakers teammates LeBron & Bronny James pic.twitter.com/NAL9HWo4nH – 3:28 PM
Los Angeles Lakers teammates LeBron & Bronny James pic.twitter.com/NAL9HWo4nH – 3:28 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
LeBron James, Bronny James, Savannah James and Rich Paul catching up after the press conference pic.twitter.com/imybEdRY69 – 3:28 PM
LeBron James, Bronny James, Savannah James and Rich Paul catching up after the press conference pic.twitter.com/imybEdRY69 – 3:28 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Dalton Knecht and Bronny James pose with their Lakers jerseys pic.twitter.com/vDJwFVEj1P – 3:25 PM
Dalton Knecht and Bronny James pose with their Lakers jerseys pic.twitter.com/vDJwFVEj1P – 3:25 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Dalton Knecht and Bronny James with their new Lakers jerseys pic.twitter.com/E2A42M8BEu – 3:24 PM
Dalton Knecht and Bronny James with their new Lakers jerseys pic.twitter.com/E2A42M8BEu – 3:24 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Dalton Knecht and Bronny James will both play in summer league at the Cali Classic and in Las Vegas. – 3:22 PM
Dalton Knecht and Bronny James will both play in summer league at the Cali Classic and in Las Vegas. – 3:22 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Asked about the added pressure of playing with his father, Bronny James acknowledged the “amplified amount of pressure,” as well as people saying he doesn’t deserve this opportunity. He said he’s “been dealing with stuff like this my whole life.” Pretty candid. Good answer. AK – 3:18 PM
Asked about the added pressure of playing with his father, Bronny James acknowledged the “amplified amount of pressure,” as well as people saying he doesn’t deserve this opportunity. He said he’s “been dealing with stuff like this my whole life.” Pretty candid. Good answer. AK – 3:18 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Bronny James on how much LeBron can help him adjust to the NBA pic.twitter.com/LU6F1N6AI2 – 3:18 PM
Bronny James on how much LeBron can help him adjust to the NBA pic.twitter.com/LU6F1N6AI2 – 3:18 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
A special guest hanging in the back for the Dalton Knecht and Bronny James introductory news conference. pic.twitter.com/Kd14YI4M2v – 3:18 PM
A special guest hanging in the back for the Dalton Knecht and Bronny James introductory news conference. pic.twitter.com/Kd14YI4M2v – 3:18 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
JJ Redick says Dane Johnson will be coaching the California Classic and Summer League. Dalton Knecht and Bronny James will be playing. – 3:17 PM
JJ Redick says Dane Johnson will be coaching the California Classic and Summer League. Dalton Knecht and Bronny James will be playing. – 3:17 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Bronny James and Dalton Knecht will both participate in the California Classic and the Las Vegas Summer League, according to JJ Redick – 3:13 PM
Bronny James and Dalton Knecht will both participate in the California Classic and the Las Vegas Summer League, according to JJ Redick – 3:13 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
JJ Redick says Dane Johnson will be coaching the California Classic and Summer League. Not Dalton Knecht and Bronny James will be playing. – 3:11 PM
JJ Redick says Dane Johnson will be coaching the California Classic and Summer League. Not Dalton Knecht and Bronny James will be playing. – 3:11 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Dalton Knecht and Bronny James will both play summer league in the Cali Classic and in Las Vegas. – 3:10 PM
Dalton Knecht and Bronny James will both play summer league in the Cali Classic and in Las Vegas. – 3:10 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Rob Pelinka, Dalton Knecht, Bronny James and JJ Redick pic.twitter.com/08UlOpViZj – 3:06 PM
Rob Pelinka, Dalton Knecht, Bronny James and JJ Redick pic.twitter.com/08UlOpViZj – 3:06 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Bronny James at his introductory press conference: “Everything has been surreal … I’m extremely grateful” – 3:05 PM
Bronny James at his introductory press conference: “Everything has been surreal … I’m extremely grateful” – 3:05 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James pic.twitter.com/IAsmY4qgF2 – 3:05 PM
Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James pic.twitter.com/IAsmY4qgF2 – 3:05 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
The Lakers’ introductory press conference for draft picks Dalton Knecht and Bronny James is set to start, with Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick by their sides: pic.twitter.com/NHYnUOwIFf – 3:05 PM
The Lakers’ introductory press conference for draft picks Dalton Knecht and Bronny James is set to start, with Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick by their sides: pic.twitter.com/NHYnUOwIFf – 3:05 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Dalton Knecht, Bronny James, Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick here for post-draft press conference. LeBron James in attendance pic.twitter.com/TCJl1gALBf – 3:04 PM
Dalton Knecht, Bronny James, Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick here for post-draft press conference. LeBron James in attendance pic.twitter.com/TCJl1gALBf – 3:04 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Rob Pelinka, Dalton Knecht, Bronny James and JJ Redick arriving to speak with the media pic.twitter.com/tNljrBqsbR – 3:04 PM
Rob Pelinka, Dalton Knecht, Bronny James and JJ Redick arriving to speak with the media pic.twitter.com/tNljrBqsbR – 3:04 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
LeBron James on hand as Lakers hold introductory press conference for Bronny James pic.twitter.com/Tjfcen8DwF – 3:04 PM
LeBron James on hand as Lakers hold introductory press conference for Bronny James pic.twitter.com/Tjfcen8DwF – 3:04 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Bronny James reportedly to sign guaranteed contract with Lakers
nbcsports.com/nba/news/bronn… – 1:31 PM
Bronny James reportedly to sign guaranteed contract with Lakers
nbcsports.com/nba/news/bronn… – 1:31 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Bronny James contract: Lakers to sign second-round pick to multi-year deal, per report
cbssports.com/nba/news/bronn… – 1:13 PM
Bronny James contract: Lakers to sign second-round pick to multi-year deal, per report
cbssports.com/nba/news/bronn… – 1:13 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
If you’re wondering why Bronny James got a roster contract, here’s one reason why:
(updating here all day:)
nytimes.com/athletic/live-… – 12:38 PM
If you’re wondering why Bronny James got a roster contract, here’s one reason why:
(updating here all day:)
nytimes.com/athletic/live-… – 12:38 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Bronny James plans to sign a multiyear guaranteed rookie contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. The No. 55 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft starts his NBA career on the Lakers roster. pic.twitter.com/dRTgWxbGuO – 12:22 PM
Bronny James plans to sign a multiyear guaranteed rookie contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. The No. 55 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft starts his NBA career on the Lakers roster. pic.twitter.com/dRTgWxbGuO – 12:22 PM
More on this storyline
Bronny James had his introductory press conference with the Lakers Tuesday afternoon, where he and No. 17 overall pick Dalton Knecht fielded questions from a group of reporters with Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka and new head coach JJ Redick sharing the stage with them. One of the questions asked of Bronny is why he’ll be wearing the No. 9 jersey when he suits up for the Lakers next season. It turns out, his inspiration for the jersey number comes from one of his favorite rappers. “Juice [WRLD] has just been a big part of me keeping calm in situations that I’ve been through,” James said. “Just paying homage to him, especially because he passed. It’s a really important thing for me.” Juice WRLD was a Chicago area rapper who died in 2019 at 21 years old after an accidental overdose. The rapper had the numbers “999” tattooed on his arm, and used the numbers frequently in social media posts and in his music. During an interview with MTV News in 2019, he talked about the significance of the numbers to him. -via CBSSports.com / July 3, 2024
Nick DePaula: Bronny James laced up @KingJames’ 1st Nike signature shoe for his NBA rookie portraits. pic.twitter.com/1WhYc7orWH -via Twitter @NickDePaula / July 2, 2024
“I feel like I could’ve been perfecting my game more,” Bronny said. “I feel like I’ve been given the opportunity to showcase what I can really do because I wasn’t given that much of an opportunity at SC. I’m excited for what is to come.” -via ESPN / July 2, 2024