Because he's LeBron James's son, though, Bronny was a topic on First Take on Wednesday, providing the opportunity for Stephen A. Smith to make a fatherly request.

In October 2024, LeBron James and Bronny James made history by being the first father-son duo to play alongside each other in the NBA. The pair, who play for the Lakers, faced off against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the time.

Bronny James got the surprise call to play in the first quarter for the Lakers and finished with the first serious playing time of his NBA career. It wasn't great. Bronny took off on a fast break and his shot was rejected by Adam Bona.

But LeBron James isn't worried, as he perfectly put his son's struggles into perspective after the game, noting to reporters that this was essentially Bronny's first real taste of

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick commented on Bronny James' struggles during the Lakers' 118-104 road loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday

LeBron James singles out Tyrese Maxey after the Philadelphia 76ers knocked off the Los Angeles Lakers at home.