Bronny James was excited to prove he could play at a higher level this season

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 10: Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles during the first half of a game against the Phoenix Suns at Crypto.com Arena on April 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) | Getty Images After a rookie season where Bronny James primarily rode the bench, his sophomore campaign was much more positive. He didn’t have any huge scoring nights, but he continued to develop as an on-ball initiator and a solid defender. Late