Lakers coach JJ Redick has referred to Bronny James as “test case No. 1” for the organization’s new player development program. The Lakers’ plan is for James to shuffle between the official Lakers’ roster and the South Bay roster during the season.
“Our plans are always fluid based in real-time,” Redick said. “You base things in real-time. And the plan for Bronny to move between the Lakers roster and the South Bay roster, that’s always been the plan since Day 1. (Lakers vice president of basketball operations and general manager) Rob (Pelinka) and I have talked about that. LeBron’s talked about that.”
The Lakers view Bronny James as a defensive prospect with the upside to become a disruptive point-of-attack defender. He’s shown flashes as a defensive playmaker, primarily in summer league and in the preseason. His jump shot and offensive role remain a work in progress.
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