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Bronny James reacts to the Lakers' latest roster move

Bronny James reacts to the Lakers' latest roster move

The Los Angeles Lakers play their first game of the regular season on Tuesday night when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Before the game (on Monday), Bronny James met with the media (h/t Jovan Buha of The Athletic).

He was asked about the Lakers signing Quincy Olivari receives a two-way contract.

Bronny: “I thought it was great. He's a great guy, he's working over there right now. I'm just extremely happy for him. He's a great player, great guy, I feel like he fits right in…We've just built that relationship on and off the field, in the gym, in the training room and things like that.”

Olivari went undrafted by Xavier.

He finished the preseason with Average values of 8.8 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.0 assists per contest while shooting 52.2% from the field and 57.1% from three-point range in four games (one start).

In the team's final preseason game, Olivari led the way with 22 points.

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Oct. 18, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Quincy Olivari (41) gives a high five to guard Bronny James (9) after a game against the Golden State Warriors in the third quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images / Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

As for Bronny, all eyes will be on him this season as he becomes the first NBA player to ever share the floor with his father (LeBron).

The former USC star was the 55th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft and despite a difficult start to the preseason, he finished his final game with 17 points.

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Oct. 18, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) dribbles the ball during the second quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images / Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

The Lakers are coming off a season in which they lost in the first round of the NBA playoffs (in five games) to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets.

They have a talented roster led by LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Austin Reaves and D'Angelo Russell.

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