Bronny James Predicted to be Part of Lakers' Regular Rotation in 2025 by NBA Exec

One rival executive believes Bronny James will become a regular part of the Los Angeles Lakers' rotation in his second season.

"I don't think there's any doubt that's their plan," said the exec, who works for a Western Conference team, to Sean Deveney of Athlon Sports. "I know the guy gets a lot of grief because of who his dad is, but we've seen a lot of tape on (Bronny) and the fact is, he was a lot better player in April than he was in October, and definitely in July."

The executive predicted James could get 10 to 15 minutes a night as a reserve.

The 20-year-old made some strides as his rookie campaign unfolded. In 17 appearances before the All-Star break, he averaged 1.4 points on 25 percent shooting. He played in 10 games after the season resumed, averaging 3.9 points and hitting 35.9 percent of his shots.

The high-water mark for James came in a losing effort to the Milwaukee Bucks on March 20. He put up 17 points, three rebounds, five assists and one block in 30 minutes on the floor.

For James and head coach JJ Redick, the challenge next year will be the same as it was this season.

Allowing a young player to have the necessary development time can be tough with a team that has championship aspirations. Just ask the Golden State Warriors, who struggled to make their "two timelines" plan work.

Redick isn't averse to elevating emerging talent over proven veterans. Prior to his trade to the Dallas Mavericks, Max Christie logged 25.1 minutes per game for the Lakers.

If James is good enough, then he'll play. It's that simple. Should the 6'2" guard still need to sharpen his game, the situation becomes a little murkier.

The Las Vegas Summer League will provide an early peek into how much Bronny has improved with a full year in the NBA under his belt.