Fifteen years ago this week, the NBA changed forever. In a July 8 televised ESPN special dubbed "The Decision," LeBron James declared that he was taking his talents to South Beach

But one notable name was missing from the lineup on Saturday as Bronny James was sidelined for the team’s opening contest, despite traveling with the team to San Francisco. The absence didn’t go unnoticed,

LeBron James' son Bronny is currently playing for the Los Angeles Lakers' Summer League team and appears to have been taking notes from his iconic father as he threw down a ferocious dunk against the

"He knows the Lakers are building for the future. He understands that, but he values a realistic chance of winning it all." Whether or not he has a realistic chance at winning a championship with the Lakers is subjective,

The Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James do not appear to be on good terms currently. Plenty of reports have come out that suggest the two sides could part ways. Some think a trade might occur. Others simply think that James will play out the final season on his contract and either leave for another team or retire next offseason.

The Los Angeles Lakers have done one really weird thing since the public began speculating about a possible LeBron James trade. L.A. has yet to acknowledge publicly that James opted-in to his player option for 2025-26 to play the upcoming season for $52.