LeBron James’ Lakers departure gets candid Bronny James response after father-son history, as the young guard reveals what his dad’s exit really meant to him

Bronny James makes a candid admission about what LeBron James leaving for Philadelphia means to him. The Lakers guard answered questions on Monday at media day in El Segundo. There was no complaint. Bronny reveals only a plain account of how the two handled it.Bronny heads into camp with a guaranteed $2.3 million contract, nine new teammates and a Christmas game against his father already on the calendar. He also has a clear idea of what he wants this season to prove. Together, they went on to achieve many NBA records, including creating history as the first active father-son duo to play and share the court together.Bronny James reveals how little he and LeBron discussed the Lakers exitBronny James took the question on Monday at Lakers media day, one day before training camp opened. LeBron James had left Los Angeles in free agency and signed with the Philadelphia 76ers, while his son stayed put. So how did the two talk it over?Not much, by Bronny's own account. He said the pair rarely go on business. Then he boiled the situation down to one line about careers, "He's got his own path, and I got my own." The 21-year-old guard added that LeBron knows he wants to make a name for himself and keep growing as a player.Bronny said he is happy for LeBron and curious to see how Philadelphia's season goes. He is also looking forward to the first meeting between the teams, on Christmas in Los Angeles. The Lakers are starting their first season without LeBron since 2017-18, and the roster around Bronny has changed a lot."I'm happy for him and excited to see where their season goes. I'm excited to see him on Christmas. I'm excited to play against him on Christmas, so that's going to be good," Bronny shared.He pointed out that LeBron is his real first name, and he said proving himself as Bronny is what gets him out of bed each day. The staff and his teammates are part of the curiosity too. "I'm excited for the experience, to experience something different," he told Spectrum SportsNet, according to Lake Show Life.Lakers star Luka Doncic felt the exit in his own way. He called it a little sad and said he learned plenty from playing beside LeBron.Bronny James is chasing a bigger role in year threeBronny spent the summer preparing to back up Doncic and Austin Reaves in the backcourt. He played 42 games last season and eight in the playoffs, and the $2.3 million guard carries a guaranteed deal into the new year.His best postseason night came in Game 4 against the Houston Rockets, a 115-96 loss. Bronny played a playoff career-high 15 minutes and finished with five points, two rebounds and four assists on 2-of-5 shooting. Los Angeles still won the series in five games.Bronny further admitted he is working on his decisions in frustrating moments, so coach JJ Redick has less reason to pull him."I'm coming in aggressive, playing smart, playing my game," Bronny said. He talks with Lakers newcomer Collin Sexton every day, hoping to borrow the veteran's drive on both ends of the floor. A team trip to Slovenia this offseason, at Doncic's invitation, gave him extra time with the group.Redick has liked what he sees. The third-year coach recently told ESPN LA that Bronny is a good player and that the staff is excited to coach him this year.Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news, check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.