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Lakers' LeBron James Gives Bryce Young Advice, 'Rooting for' NFL QB After Benching

Bryce Young may be facing an uncertain future with the Carolina Panthers after he was benched, but he at least has a famous advocate in his corner.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James took to social media Tuesday and offered some advice to the quarterback while adding he is "rooting for" his success:

Like James, Young entered his league as the No. 1 overall pick with plenty of expectations on his shoulders.

Unlike James, he has not lived up to those expectations to this point.

Young is just 2-16 as a starter with 11 touchdown passes to 13 interceptions since Carolina selected him with the No.