The spotlight and celebrity isn’t new for Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James, who has had to deal with it all his life being the son of LeBron James.
Bronny’s popularity and profile skyrocketed once he was selected by the Lakers with the No. 55 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, though he’s also had to deal with his fair share of critics. Some feel like Bronny is undeserving to be in the NBA and was only drafted at LeBron’s request, though general manager Rob Pelinka and head coach JJ Redick have strongly pushed back against that narrative.