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Lakers introduce Bronny James, say he 'earned' way onto team

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EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- After Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James thanked coach JJ Redick and vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka for everything they have "given" to him after drafting him No. 55 last week, Redick corrected his young guard.

"Rob and I did not give Bronny anything," Redick said during James' introductory news conference Tuesday, along with the Lakers' No. 17 pick, Dalton Knecht. "Bronny has earned this. ... Bronny has earned this through hard work.