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LAS VEGAS —

The volume of the crowd moved quickly toward 10 as Bronny James gathered to take his first shot of NBA Summer League, collectively sighing after the three-pointer rolled out.

But before the disappointment could naturally fade, the offensive rebound swung back to him and he flew toward the basket, scoring on a layup while the nearly full Thomas & Mack Center roared.

If summer league is about seeing tomorrow’s stars today — the marketing might behind one of the NBA’s signature events — James represents a bit of a shift.

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He’s already a star.