One of the negative narratives that has dogged LeBron James in recent years is that he doesn't play any defense. There has been a fair amount of truth in that narrative, partly because he has had to conserve his energy on that end of the court as a concession to the insane amount of wear and tear he has accumulated over 22 NBA seasons.

Bronny James saw his share of highs and lows during his rookie season with the Lakers organization.Before the team's regular-season finale Sunday against the Portland Trail Blazers, coach JJ Redick was asked how he'd assess James' first season.

James suffered a left groin strain on March 8 and missed seven games due to the injury. But Redick doesn't seem at all concerned about it. Plus, James, assuming he sits out the La