The NBA Summer League tournament of 2024 has left fans curious and speculating about Bronny James.
The rookie from the Los Angeles Lakers showed some promise during the offseason competition, but doubts about LeBron James’ eldest son’s NBA future persist. Although Bronny improved in his final two Summer League games, he still has a lot to prove to his dad, coaches, teammates, and ardent Lakers supporters. A new report details alleged frustration and tension centered on Bronny, who may already be upsetting important figures in Los Angeles.
Summer League tension? The U.S. Sun reported that Bronner’s attention-grabbing debut left Lakers teammates feeling “frustrated” and cold, particularly as he struggled to start the competition. A player for the Lakers told the outlet that Bronner’s representatives shielded him from media responsibilities and that his attitude negatively impacted team camaraderie. “He was treated as someone apart, not like all of us, and that is very annoying as we didn’t feel any chemistry in this group of players,” the player said. The player, who remained anonymous, added that he felt the Summer League was just a showcase for Bronny and that the Lakers didn’t put this player in a position to succeed because of LeBron’s son.referring to the Summer League game as “Bronny On Tour.”
