"With Austin Reaves out and LeBron James sidelined, Bronny James is getting his biggest opportunity yet to prove himself as an NBA contributor. The 21-year-old has shown marked improvement in his decision-making and shooting confidence, earning coach JJ Redick's trust in critical moments. Redick has noticed the former USC guard has developed excellent "point-five mentality," becoming ready to shoot at all times and making split-second decisions effectively."
"The play brought the entire Lakers bench to its feet. Austin Reaves' sky-high lob pass and Bronny James' two-handed dunk brought a roar from the crowd. The emphatic dunk against Miami was James' first points of the season, but he saw them as just two more in what he hopes will be a long NBA journey."
""It was just a regular moment for me," James said, not even having to conceal a smile after the Lakers' shootaround Saturday, almost a week after the highlight. "... I want to continue to do that, but I just have to keep giving my all, keep playing hard, running in transition and getting stops on the defensive end for my team.""
Bronny James has stepped into expanded roles while Austin Reaves is sidelined and LeBron James remains unavailable. He has shown improved decision-making, increased shooting confidence and a developed "point-five mentality" that makes him ready to shoot and make split-second plays. A two-handed dunk off a Reaves lob provided his first points and illustrated his transition scoring and energy. James emphasizes consistent effort, defensive stops and running in transition. Reaves is out with a mild right groin strain but is with the team and could return during the road trip, while James has been trusted in late-game situations.
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