Bronny James just got a close-up look at the player he should aim to become

Writer Colin Keane argues that Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James should look to Miami Heat point guard Davion Mitchell as a developmental blueprint. James has struggled to find rotation minutes under head coach JJ Redick through the first eight games of his third season, playing primarily in garbage time while behind ball-handlers like Collin Sexton, Austin Reaves, and Luka Doncic.

Keane suggests Mitchell serves as a prime example of an undersized guard succeeding through elite defense, physicality, and improved shooting. While noting James possesses athleticism and basketball IQ, the writer argues that more G League reps and improvements in decision-making and ball-handling are essential for his NBA development.