When Bronny James was going through the pre-draft process, a persistent narrative followed him everywhere he went. In the aftermath of a brutal freshman season that was directly influenced by a life-threatening medical scare, the Los Angeles Lakers guard was labeled as unworthy of an opportunity to compete for an NBA roster spot.
If the 2025 Summer League has proven anything, it's that James is not only good enough to compete with NBA hopefuls, but better than a vast majority of his peers on that level.
James struggled in his Las Vegas Summer League opener, posting eight points, two rebounds, and two assists on 2-of-8 shooting.