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Lakers' LeBron James Shuts Down Bronny's Question: 'Ask Him, He's a Grown Man' | News, results, highlights, statistics and rumors
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Lakers' LeBron James Shuts Down Bronny's Question: 'Ask Him, He's a Grown Man' | News, results, highlights, statistics and rumors

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 6: Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers smiles before the game against the Phoenix Suns at Acrisure Arena on October 6, 2024 in Palm Springs, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is agreeing to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)

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LeBron James made it clear Monday that he won't be answering every question on behalf of his son this season.

While speaking to the media during practice, the Los Angeles Lakers star chose not to answer a question about Bronny James and instead said Bronny can speak for himself.

“You have to ask him,” James said. “He’s a grown man, ask him how he deals with it and we’ll move on. He’s a grown man, he’s a professional, he can handle it.”

Dave McMenamin @Mcten

LeBron James chose to ask his son a Bronny James question today instead of talking about Bronny's experiences. “He’s a grown man, ask him how he handles it,” James said pic.twitter.com/DNijb8wFtY

James and his son are making history this season by becoming the first father and son to play in both the NBA and on the same team. It's a testament to James' longevity, but it creates unique circumstances.

One of them is the answer to the media. It is common for players to answer questions about their teammates, but it is somewhat unusual for players to answer questions for their teammates. While James Bronny will probably answer the occasional question, it looks like he will allow the newbie to answer most questions himself.

James and Bronny shared the court for the first time in a preseason game against the Phoenix Suns in early October.

Bronny didn't have great numbers in the preseason, averaging just 0.7 points, one rebound and 0.3 assists while logging 11.9 minutes per game in three contests. As expected for the second-round pick, he will likely spend some time in the G League to develop before getting regular minutes in the NBA.

Bronny has shown his potential as a talented three-and-D player throughout college and in Summer League, but it's clear he still needs some time to get better and playing in the G League would help him give the opportunity to do so.

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