Although Bronny James tries to stay off all social media, that strategy didn't stop one of his friends from calling him up this week and asking him about LeBron James' thoughts on the Los Angeles Lakers' direction — and what it all might mean for Bronny's future.

James averaged 2.3 points, 0.7 rebounds and 0.8 assists in 27 games played for the Lakers in 2024-25. In the G League, however, he put up 18.6 points, 4.5 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.6 steals between the regular season and Tip-Off Tournament.

For Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, 41, the end is nigh. It will come soon, whether with the Lakers or another team, and it likely will come with all the adulation one of North American sports' all-time greats deserves.