Bronny James Says He Can Handle ‘Amplified’ Pressure of Playing for Lakers With His Famous Father

Bronny James Says He Can Handle ‘Amplified’ Pressure of Playing for Lakers With His Famous Father
Los Angeles Lakers draft pick Bronny James speaks during a team news conference in El Segundo, Calif., on July 2, 2024. Damian Dovarganes/AP Photo
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif.—Now that the 19-year-old son of LeBron James has been selected by the Los Angeles Lakers anyway, Bronny says he can still handle all the extra attention and pressure while the James family makes basketball history.

“I’m ... trying to get my name out for myself,“ Bronny said Tuesday. ”I just want to come in and get my work in and get better every day. I never really had a thought of me going to play with my dad. That’s always there to take part of, but it wasn’t a main focus of mine.”