James' two-way potential as a 20-year-old incoming sophomore guard has drawn the attention of the team's head coach and former 15-year veteran shooting guard JJ Redick, but the second-year coach believes that the son of Los Angeles' 21-time All-Star LeBron James has some developing to do in the cardio department.

Aside from LeBron James' future and Luka Doncic's contract extension, one of the biggest offseason questions surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers is what role Bronny James will play in 2025. There's no question the 20-year-old guard experienced a steep learning curve during his rookie season,

"The biggest thing for Bronny is that he has to get in elite shape," Redick said via ESPN. "That's the barrier of entry for him right now. And if he does that, I think he's got a chance to be a really fantastic player in the NBA .

Nearly five years to the day the NBA resumed its season amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Los Angeles Lakers' victory in the Finals is still being debated by prominent people within the league.

Well, those fans who won't give the Lakers credit could be backed up by an NBA executive. Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations, Daryl Morey, told the Athletic that people around the league privately agree the championship isn't genuine.

Because the bubble was so unique, and because it was LeBron James and the Lakers who came out on top, that title has become fodder for debates about asterisks. It's the easiest way to rile up LeBron stans and the Lakers' fan base,