Overview
- Bronny James reports that his immune system still hasn’t recovered from his 2023 cardiac arrest, leaving him prone to recurring illnesses.
- Those illnesses forced him to sit out of California Classic workouts and the Summer League opener, undermining his offseason conditioning plan.
- He nonetheless averaged 14.3 points, 3.8 assists and 2.8 rebounds per game during the 2025 NBA Summer League, showcasing offensive potential.
- In his rookie NBA season, James averaged 2.3 points, 0.7 rebounds and 0.8 assists over 27 games while splitting time between the Lakers and their G-League affiliate.
- Lakers coach JJ Redick says that regaining and maintaining conditioning will be critical for James to realize his long-term potential.