In his second season with the Los Angeles Lakers , Bronny James has set out to prove himself , demonstrating the strides he's made from year one to year two. James received extended playing time from coach JJ Redick in the Lakers' 123-115 win against the Portland Trail Blazers. Bronny finished with five points, six assists, and one steal in 19 minutes.

For James, the focus on growing into a reliable defender and a secondary playmaker is a priority in his sophomore season with the Lakers, Bronny said, per the Spectrum Sports Network's Khobi Price.

“I feel like it's way better, especially on the defensive end,” James said. “Hold my own, push the pace, offensively, in transition, and stuff like that. I felt like I did a great job in the summer, getting in shape, and stuff like that. J

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