In the wake of Bronny’s disappointing stat line, LeBron gave an illuminating answer on how his eldest son and newest teammate handles the ever-present criticism.

Despite losing the game 108-94 and displaying poor shooting averages, the rookies showed some of their skills as potential Lakers stars.

James is scratched ahead of Sunday’s 92-68 loss to Golden State because of swelling in his left knee, a day after scoring four points in his Summer League debut.

LeBron James believes that his son is unphased by outside noise following his Summer League debut on Saturday. James said that Bronny, who the Los

Bronny James did not play in the Los Angeles Lakers ’ California Classic summer league game on Sunday due to trace swelling in his left knee, according to ESPN’s Kendra Andrews.

LeBron James said Bronny James -- his eldest-son-turned-Los Angeles Lakers teammate after the franchise drafted him with the No. 55 pick last month -- is uniquely prepared to handle the scrutiny that already has started to come his way.

On Day 1 of LeBron James’ quest for a third Olympic gold medal, he talked mostly about the Los Angeles Lakers. That’s understandable, given Saturday — the first day of training camp for Team USA — was also James’ first in front of reporters since his NBA team: Drafted his son.

Bronny James looked so much like his father ahead of his NBA Summer League debut that some fans had to do a double-take.

Bronny James could have taken a path completely different from what his father — and now Los Angeles Lakers teammate — LeBron James. But basketball seems to be the true calling of the younger James, who was selected by Los Angeles in the second round (55th overall) in the 2024 NBA Draft.

Readers of the Los Angeles Times' Sports section sound off about the Lakers drafting Bronny James and giving LeBron James a maximum contract.