Bronny James failed key NBA moment by missing Luka Doncic's press event, says Dan Patrick
A quiet moment with Bronny James has started a big talk online. At the 2025 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, people noticed Bronny wasn't there during a post-game press meet with Luka Doncic.
Longtime sports host
Dan Patrick
didn't stay silent—he said Bronny should've shown up. His words spread fast on the internet, sparking new conversations about Bronny's early days in the NBA and what people expect from him.
Dan Patrick reacts to Bronny James skipping Luka Doncic's press conference
The press conference took place during the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. It happened after a preseason game on August 1. The next day, on August 2, Dan Patrick, host of The Dan Patrick Show, spoke about it live on air.
He said, 'Bronny James should've been there. You're the last guy on the roster; you should be there.'
This was after Luka Doncic, the star guard for the Dallas Mavericks, had finished speaking to reporters. But Bronny James, a rookie with the Los Angeles Lakers, was not seen anywhere.
Why Bronny James' absence matters and how Luka Doncic is involved
Bronny James, who is 19 years old, is the son of
LeBron James
. He joined the Los Angeles Lakers' Summer League team this year. It is his first NBA outing after coming back from a heart issue in 2023 and he played limited minutes and is still learning.
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Luka Doncic was also in Las Vegas on August 1. He played in a special Summer League match. After the game, he answered questions from the media. Many people saw that some Lakers players, including Bronny, were not there.
Dan Patrick said rookies like Bronny should be more active off the court too. He believes young players should stay around veterans and learn. That's why he felt Bronny James should have attended the press conference with Luka Doncic.
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So far, the Los Angeles Lakers have not said anything about it. But many will keep watching Bronny James—not just for how he plays, but how he grows under the spotlight that comes with being LeBron James' son.
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