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Bronny James Overhauls Conditioning After Health Setbacks to Earn Lakers Role

He is combating lingering immune setbacks with a stringent offseason training plan under coach JJ Redick’s mentorship.

Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the Miami Heat during the first half of the California Classic summer league game at Chase Center on July 06, 2025 in San Francisco, California.
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick talks to Bronny James #9 during the first half of their preseason game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on October 18, 2024 in San Francisco, California.
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Overview

  • Lingering immune issues from his July 2023 cardiac arrest forced Bronny to miss workouts and open the 2025 Summer League on a minutes restriction
  • He averaged 14.3 points on 47.6% shooting with 3.8 assists and 2.8 rebounds in four Summer League games despite fitness interruptions
  • Head coach JJ Redick has instructed him to build elite stamina and emulate the relentless two-way play of guards Davion Mitchell and T.J. McConnell
  • Over the offseason James added significant muscle and followed daily conditioning protocols that Lakers athletic trainer Mike Mancias likened to a “basketball 401(k)”
  • Rich Paul, Tylil James and teammate Gabe Vincent have publicly defended his development and highlighted the resolve he gained from overcoming his health scare