Bronny James press conference: Lakers rookie talks teaming up with father LeBron, Summer League plans

Kyle Irving

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Lakers rookies Bronny James and Dalton Knecht spoke to the media as NBA players for the first time on Tuesday.

Los Angeles held an introductory press conference for its two 2024 NBA Draft picks at its practice facility in El Segundo, Calif. James, the No. 55 pick in the draft, has already signed a "multiyear guaranteed" contract with the Lakers, securing his spot on the NBA roster. Knecht, the No. 17 pick in the draft, is expected to immediately contribute to Los Angeles' rotation.

New head coach JJ Redick confirmed during the press conference that he expects both rookies to play in the California Classic and Las Vegas Summer Leagues.

Before you see James and Knecht in action, listen to what they had to say during their first media availability.

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Live updates from Bronny James' Lakers press conference

3:25 p.m.: The press conference ends with both rookies holding their official Lakers uniforms alongside GM Rob Pelinka and head coach JJ Redick. Next up: Summer League.

3:20 p.m.: Bronny James says getting drafted to the same team as his father has "amplified the amount of pressure" around him but being in that spotlight his entire life has prepared him for this moment.

3:17 p.m.: LeBron James is in the building for Bronny's introductory press conference.

3:12 p.m.: Bronny James says his biggest focus for improvement this offseason is creating his own shot and "being more aggressive" on offense.

3:11 p.m.: Lakers head coach JJ Redick confirms that Los Angeles expects Bronny James and Dalton Knecht to play in both the California Classic and Las Vegas Summer League.

3:08 p.m.: Lakers head coach JJ Redick was quick to praise Bronny James, saying the rookie has "earned this through hard work" when talking about James' opportunity with Los Angeles.

3:04 p.m.: Bronny James reiterates that playing with his dad was never a main focus of his.

3:00 p.m.: The Lakers' rookie introductory press conference is underway.

How to watch Bronny James' Lakers press conference today

Lakers rookies James and Knecht will have their introductory press conference on Tuesday, July 2 at 3 p.m. ET.

James and Knecht will field questions from the media ahead of their highly anticipated Summer League debuts at the California Classic in San Francisco, which tips off on Saturday, July 6.

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You read that wrong – not Kyrie Irving. From Boston, graduated from the University of New Hampshire. Sixth season as a content producer for NBA.com's Global editions. Covering the NBA Draft has become his annual "dream come true" moment on the job. Irving has a soft spot for pass-first point guards, with Rajon Rondo and Steve Nash being two of his favorite players of all time.