How Bronny James Will Be Ultimate Litmus Test for Los Angeles Lakers

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Bronny James might be the most famous player on the Los Angeles Lakers. Bronny was drafted 55th overall in 2025 simply to appease his father, who was the face of the Lakers at the time. This year, the Lakers need him to step up. Los Angeles Lakers Need More from Bronny JamesWhen the Lakers drafted James, he was praised as a solid perimeter defender and showed promise in his rookie year and in the summer league. Behind LeBron, Doncic, and Austin Reaves, the Lakers have scoring in spades but need help on the defensive end.