Bronny James has revealed there was surprisingly little discussion between him and his father, LeBron James, before the NBA superstar left the Los Angeles Lakers for the Philadelphia 76ers. LeBron consulted other members of his family before deciding to leave Los Angeles in free agency, but Bronny said the pair largely kept their thoughts to themselves as they prepared to go their separate ways.Were men of very little words when it comes to talking about business and what were going to do and how we feel about each other. So, it wasnt really much [discussion] to be honest with you, Bronny James said Monday at Lakers media day.Hes got his own path, and I got my own. He knows that I want to make a name for myself, and I want to continue my career and keep growing as a player. And he knows that I want to focus on that. So, he decided to do that.Bronny focused on proving himself in Los AngelesBronny spent last season alongside his father in Los Angeles, making history when they became the first father-son pair to appear together in an NBA game.The two also combined during last seasons playoffs, producing a 10-0 run against the Houston Rockets.Now Bronny enters a new season without LeBron beside him, with his focus on earning a bigger role within the Lakers rotation.His $2.3 million contract for the upcoming season is guaranteed, and he played in 42 regular-season games and eight playoff games last year.Bronny said he has spent the offseason preparing to provide cover behind Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves in the Lakers backcourt.He also accepts that his fathers presence will always be part of the public conversation around him, but wants his own performances to define his career.You guys know me as Bronny. My real name is LeBron. Ive been doing this for however long, Bronny James said. Its a motivating factor for me just getting up every day and trying to prove myself as Bronny instead of LeBron.Despite the change, Bronny has no hard feelings over his fathers decision and is already looking ahead to the first meeting between the Lakers and 76ers.Philadelphia are scheduled to visit Los Angeles on Christmas Day, giving Bronny the opportunity to play against his father for the first time in an NBA game.Im happy for him and excited to see where their season goes, Bronny James said. Im excited to see him on Christmas. Im excited to play against him on Christmas, so thats going to be good. Topics Bronny James Los Angeles Lakers Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read LA Lakers set for record-breaking $12bn (�9.4bn) takeover Tom Rostance 12th August, 2026 NBA: LeBron James agent says former Lakers star will not be rushed into picking new team Mitch Fretton 21st July, 2026 NBA: Reaves admits Lakers life feels different without LeBron James Mitch Fretton 14th July, 2026 Steph Curry hopes Golden State win race for free agent LeBron James: It would be such a unique story in sports history Jon Fisher 10th July, 2026 NBA: LeBron James confirms he is LEAVING Los Angeles Lakers after eight years Mitch Fretton 30th June, 2026 LeBron James ponders retirement after Lakers exit play-offs: I dont know what the future holds for me Jon Fisher 12th May, 2026
