Pressure is building on Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James, who was chosen with the 55th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. However, this pressure is somewhat misplaced, considering he is only 19 years old and still recovering from a cardiac arrest less than a year ago.
Many of these high expectations stem from the hope that Bronny will mirror the success of his father, LeBron James, who is regarded as one of the greatest players ever to enter the NBA. While it’s possible for LeBron’s son to develop into a significant player, the current expectations may be overly ambitious.
Ultimately, Bronny is still a teenager and has much to learn about adapting to and growing within the NBA. Despite the external pressures, he seems unaffected and continues to enjoy his life.
This was evident when he recently participated in and won a Call of Duty Two Minute Drill competition at the Summer League in Las Vegas, allowing him to take a break from basketball and indulge in his hobby of video games, as reported by Nice Kicks.
Bronny James clinched a narrow victory against Charlotte Hornets forward Grant Williams with a final score of 84-83. This win came during the second annual Call of Duty Two Minute Drill at the NBA Summer League, where the Lakers guard emerged as the second winner after being a late entrant.
As a result of his victory, the 19-year-old earned a $10,000 prize and a custom Call of Duty Championship Belt. The competition, held on July 13 and 14 during the first weekend of Summer League, featured 60 NBA players in a winner-take-all format.
Notable attendees included Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George, Chet Holmgren of the Oklahoma City Thunder, rookie Stephon Castle of the San Antonio Spurs, Matas Buzelis of the Chicago Bulls, Jalen Williams from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and rookie Cody Williams of the Utah Jazz
There was considerable speculation about whether Bronny James would anticipate playing for the Los Angeles Lakers or if he would be content spending much of his rookie season with the South Bay Lakers. However, for the former USC Trojan, these concerns are secondary; he is primarily focused on playing basketball and embracing the opportunity to be on the court..
