Bronny James, who blocked three shots—including a highlight-reel chase down—in his NBA preseason debut, had his "unique" defense praised by Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick.

Bronny James took the floor with (most of) his Los Angeles Lakers teammates for the first time on Friday night. It wasn’t a perfect debut, but the 19-year-old son of LeBron James showed glimpses of upside and flashed the defensive potential many touted after the NBA draft.

The Los Angeles Lakers ' decision to select guard Bronny James out of USC in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft made headlines for multiple reasons. First, it created the first-ever father-son duo in the NBA, prompting a special moment for the entire basketball world.