If Bronny James inherited his father’s work ethic, you’d better believe he’d make a significant leap in his second season with the Lakers. On Sunday, the second-generation player showed flashes of a much-improved player in his team’s 103-83 rout of the Heat, starting the game with a steal and a fast-break dunk while shooting 3-of-7 from the field (2-of-5 from three). In just 11 minutes, he finished with 10 points, two rebounds and a steal, excelling on both ends of the floor. Typically, a Summer League game isn’t the ideal barometer to judge a young player, given the lack of competition and low stakes involved. However, Bronny has a target on his back due to his last name, which is why many NBA and G League players tried to make his life difficult as a rookie. Furthermore, several players on the Heat’s roster on Sunday were trying to catch the attention of the front office, giving their maximum effort and not letting Bronny off the hook easily. To that end, both of Bronny’s three-point shots on Sunday werRead More
Lakers’ Bronny James primed to take a leap in Year 2
