Can Bronny James become a game-changer for the Los Angeles Lakers under coach JJ Redick's guidance?

Nine months have passed since Bronny James joined the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. In order to become a significant player, he has been working away from the spotlight for the past year. He wants to overtake several veterans on the depth chart, overcome the consequences of his heart issue, and dominate coach JJ Redick's rotation. Now, he recently revealed to ESPN that JJ Redick wants him to research T.J. McConnell and Davion Mitchell's games to get better. JJ Redick recently cited the Miami Heat's Davion Mitchell and the Indiana Pacers’ T.J. McConnell as examples of the kind of game-changing player Bronny James can become. He said to ESPN: "The biggest thing for Bronny is that he has to get in elite shape… That's the barrier of entry for him right now. And if he does that, I think he's got a chance to be a really fantastic player in the NBA."However, their skill sets include a two-way relentlessness that calls for a great deal of endurance, something the rookie has not been able to maintain. He further said: “On every single possession, they're in the game -- whether that's offensively or defensively -- they're able to impact it with how hard they play. With the defensive pickup points, the disruption, being able to get downhill ... I think we have all seen these amazing flashes of it from Bronny. And to get to that next level for him, it's cardio fitness…”Bronny James was the NBA's next prominent Las Vegas star three days prior, when he and the L.A. Lakers of the summer league faced the Dallas Mavericks and Cooper Flagg. The Los Angeles Lakers were defeated, and junior James missed a game-winning three-pointer in the final seconds.On the other hand, this wasn’t the first time JJ Redick was critical of the rookie NBA player. In an interview three months ago, when asked how he thought Bronny James’ first NBA season went, the head coach was quick to laud LeBron James' son. He said via SoCal News Group:“I give him an A+. How he has personally handled a lot of attention, good and bad, he doesn’t even break character. He’s the same guy every day. He doesn’t allow the good attention to get to him, and he doesn’t allow the bad attention to get to him. He just continues to work.”LeBron James and Bronny James are undoubtedly one of the most talked-about father-son duos, and the son is just getting started. Nevertheless, he is moving up the ladder to gain recognition among the L.A. Lakers supporters and in the league.Also read: Bronny James misses game-winner as Cooper Flagg shines in gritty Mavericks win over Lakers