The Los Angeles Lakers have made it clear that their focus is on the future by prioritizing Luka Doncic arrival. This shift could open the door for young players like Bronny James, LeBron James’ son.

So, while the elder James will be jet-setting out to the rat-infested Paris of the West to buddy up with the league’s other All-Stars — including the first Knickerbocker starting duo in 50 years — his first-born will be at home. Or, more likely, the gym.

In a 118-104 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Lakers rookie guard—and son of superstar forward LeBron James— Bronny James struggled in the first ample playing time of his young career. The USC product attempted and missed five shots, and struggled to find his footing defensively against All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey and the Sixers.

After LeBron James dominated the Knicks and MSG again Saturday night in a 128-112 Lakers win, much of the talk surrounded his son, Bronny.

Because he's LeBron James's son, though, Bronny was a topic on First Take on Wednesday, providing the opportunity for Stephen A. Smith to make a fatherly request.

Their offense couldn't miss, firing on all cylinders, and their defense was a brick wall, allowing less than 100 points in three of their last five games. The Lakers were up big by the end of the first quarter and did not look back.

With the 55th overall pick, the Lakers selected LeBron's son, Bronny James, marking the first father-son duo in league history. Bronny, 20, has spent a good amount of time in the G League this season.