Bronny Dismisses LeBron Rumors Amid Lakers Speculation
Young Guard Focused on California Classic Despite Dad’s Contract Talk
As speculation swirls around LeBron James‘ future with the Lakers, his son, Bronny James, remains focused on his own game. Bronny is set to participate in the California Classic, tuning out the noise surrounding his father’s contract.
Bronny Unfazed by Outside Chatter
Preparing to play for the Lakers in the California Classic in San Francisco, Bronny addressed the rumors concerning his father. He stated he was unaware of the situation until a friend informed him.
“Actually, one of my friends called me talking about where, what I was gonna do. ‘cause they seen my dad, whatever. I didn’t see it,”
Bronny said after practice. He added, “Yeah, I have no idea what you’re talking about.”
The young guard, drafted 55th overall in 2024, admitted he doesn’t engage with social media as much these days and prefers to stay focused on his own development.
LeBron’s Contract and Team Strategy
LeBron James recently opted into his $56.2 million contract. Following this, his agent, Rich Paul, indicated that James is closely monitoring the Lakers’ offseason moves to improve the team. According to Statista, the average NBA player salary in the 2024-2025 season is approximately $10.8 million (Statista).
“We understand the difficulty in winning now while preparing for the future. We do want to evaluate what’s best for LeBron at this stage in his life and career. He wants to make every season he has left count, and the Lakers understand that, are supportive and want what’s best for him.”
—Rich Paul, CEO of Klutch Sports
Lakers Aim to Bolster Roster
The Lakers made a significant move by agreeing to a deal with Deandre Ayton, adding a crucial center to their roster. This move underscores the team’s commitment to improving and competing at a higher level.
Father-Son Communication
When asked if he discusses the Lakers’ direction with his father, Bronny revealed that their conversations rarely touch on those topics. LeBron advises him to remain focused on his own game and not get distracted by external rumors.
“No, we don’t really talk about it much,”
Bronny explained. “But I think when stuff like that does come up, he just tells me to not worry about it, not even pay attention to it. Just lock into what you have going on right now.”
Bronny‘s focus remains on his performance in the California Classic, while the Lakers navigate the complexities of team improvement and LeBron‘s future.
