After a quick glance at the up-and-coming Mavericks roster, one thing is clear: this team boasts a wealth of proven veteran talent and experience. Players like Anthony Davis, Klay Thompson, and Kyrie Irving will serve as valuable mentors for the younger players to learn from — as they should,

The battle between James and No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg on the first night of Las Vegas Summer League was a hot ticket, and it paid off early. James hit an early stepback 17-footer and followed it up with a three-pointer for the game's first five points.

But with all eyes on him, Bronny proved he's not his father. It's something everyone suspected, and this was more evidence. Bronny can learn from this and grow and still have a decent NBA career. But presented with a chance to save the day for the Lakers' Summer League team, Bronny chose wrong.

What Bronny James Needs To Improve Upon In Summer League

Bronny James is enamoured of his girlfriend Parker Whitfield's new photos. The couple went official with their relationship last year.

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Some NBA players might have been discouraged if they were nothing more than an end-of-the-bench player who averaged 2.3 points per game during their rookie season, but Bronny James is instead focused on earning more playing time by being a "defensive menace.