Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick has claimed that Bronny James‘ ability to embrace failure could be a crucial aspect of his growth.
The son of NBA superstar LeBron James, Bronny has faced immense scrutiny from a young age and Redick believes overcoming the fear of failure is essential to his development.
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“He’s very coachable,” Redick said during a media session ahead of the Lakers‘ matchup with the Sacramento Kings. “I’ve told him this – he’s got to get to the point where it’s OK to fail. I think he has a real reservation to fail. A lot of that is because he’s had a camera on him since he was eight years old.”
The relentless spotlight on Bronny, amplified by his father’s legacy, has created unique pressures. Despite his modest NBA statistics-0.6 points per game on 12.5 percent shooting across seven appearances-Bronny has shown flashes of potential in the G League.
Signs of progress in the G League
Bronny‘s recent G League performances have been promising, with the young guard averaging 20.7 points over his last three games, including a standout 30-point outing on December 12. Redick pointed to these moments as evidence of Bronny‘s growth as both a scorer and playmaker.
“I think where I’ve seen [his progress] on court in the G League, I think some decision-making with the basketball, being on ball and making good decisions both as a scorer and as a playmaker,” Redick explained. “Continuing to see the flashes defensively of what we’re really excited about.”
LeBron James has also taken notice of his son’s progress. Speaking about Bronny‘s recent performances, LeBron emphasized the importance of persistence and hard work.
“Just keep stacking the days, keep putting in the work,” LeBron said. “The work always prevails at the end of the day. I loved his aggressiveness.”
