Will Bronny be in the Lakers rotation next season? Executives: Do two things and play 10-15 minutes per game

Bronny, the son of Lakers star James, didn't play much in his rookie season, but his growth was recognized by many. On June 1, Beijing time, an executive from the West is optimistic that Bronny will become a member of the Lakers' regular rotation in the new season, and believes that as long as Bronny does two things well, he can get 10-15 minutes of playing time per game.

"I have no doubt that this is their plan," the executive said of the Lakers' idea of hopefully putting Bronny in the rotation next season, "I know this kid has endured a lot of controversy because of his fatherhood, but we've seen a lot of Bronny's game footage, and the truth is that he's already doing much better in April than he was in October or even July." ”

The executive also predicted that Bronny would be a "regular rotation" for the Lakers next season, getting consistent playing time.

"He's only 20 years old," the executive said, "and he's been completely disrupted for the past year." But he can defend the perimeter and prove he can shoot threes. If he can prove that it's not an accident, he'll get 10 to 15 minutes of playing time every night because the team will feel they can trust him. I think he can do both of those things (defending and shooting threes) and be a regular rotation next season. ”

In the 2024-25 G League season, Bronny played in 18 games, averaging 18.6 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game, shooting 41.5% from the field and 33.6% from three-point range. He also contributed some impressive scoring performances that made Lakers fans realize that he was selected with the 55th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft and not just because of who his father was.

Bronny scored more than 23 points in five games during his G-League season, and in March, he scored a season-high 39 points against the Santa Cruz Warriors, shooting 14-of-22 from the field to help the team win.

The 20-year-old is indeed expected to earn a spot in Redick's rotation, but it may not be easy as he has to prove that he's ready to be a reliable piece of the team puzzle. No matter where Bronny's sophomore season goes, no matter what role he plays with the Lakers, the most important thing is that he can continue to hone his game and not rest on his laurels.