T his is a big offseason for Bronny James, the son of LeBron James. He had a promising finish to his rookie year this past season in the G League, and working hard and smart on his game this summer is of paramount importance if he is going to have any chance of ever becoming a rotation player in the NBA.

Bronny James admitted that he isn’t following the chatter surrounding his father and Los Angeles Lakers teammate LeBron James’ upcoming NBA season.

Bronny James sounds prepared to spend a long, hot summer ducking rumors, pleading ignorance on innuendo and concentrating on the work necessary to become a contributor during his second NBA season with the Lakers.