He was off to the side of the Lakers’ practice courts in street clothes alongside his son and teammate Bronny James, Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka and assistant coach Scott Brooks during the portion of practice that was open to viewing for media members. Even with James not physically participating in Tuesday’s practice, his coach and teammates said his presence was felt with his communication. “That’s the approach that he’s going to take right now, [which] is just being one of our vocal leaders. The team is taking a similar approach as last season, when Vincent was working his way back from left knee ailments. “He’s had a ramp up from running, cutting, jumping and running, cutting, jumping with coaches, three-on-three vs. coaches, three-on-three vs. players, live play to this week,” Redick said.