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JJ Redick Shares One Thing Bronny James Must Do to Make NBA Impact

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JJ Redick says it is imperative for Bronny James to get into "elite shape" to carve out a role in the NBA. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The spotlight was on Bronny James to begin the 2024–25 season, his first in the NBA after the Los Angeles Lakers spent a second-round pick on the eldest son of their star forward LeBron James. The pair made history as the first father-son duo to play together in league history last October during the Lakers' season-opener. After that, however, Bronny got accustomed to splitting time between the G League and NBA, making sporadic appearances with the big club.

With that historic moment well behind him now, James is focused on development entering year two. For Los Angeles coach JJ Redick, James's conditioning is the No. 1 factor to unlocking his ultimate potential as a pro.

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