General manager Rob Pelinka says 'launching' the careers of the Lakers' two rookies is part of helping coach JJ Redick build a foundation.
LeBron James stood off stage, back in the shadows behind the assembled reporters there to see the two newest Lakers, one of whom happens to be his eldest son. Bronny James, the team’s second-round draft pick sat with first-rounder Dalton Knecht to his right and general manager Rob Pelinka and head coach JJ Redick to his left.
And that's a great starting point if you want to develop into a great NBA player.” Redick, who said he’ll be involved heavily in summer league while ceding coaching duties to South Bay Lakers coach Dane Johnson and his staff, said Knecht and James will be a part of the Lakers’ summer rosters in San Francisco and Las Vegas. The Lakers will play their first summer league game Saturday against Sacramento at the California Classic in San Francisco.
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