The Los Angeles Lakers enjoyed a strong start to the NBA season, thanks in large part to the reinforcements they added and the deep roster they assembled. Their young players have also taken meaningful steps forward in both skill and experience, and Bronny James is among those showing clear progress.

James wasn’t under the illusion that his move back to the G League would be easy, but he didn’t treat it as a setback. After being assigned to the South Bay Lakers, the 21-year-old explained the conversation that shaped his mindset, a conversation that came directly from head coach JJ Redick. The message wasn’t about minutes or demotion — it was about evolution and development.

“Yeah, I mean, I’m trying to focus now on bettering myself off the ball,” James said. “Me and JJ have talked about

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