JJ Redick defended Bronny James from criticism that he was drafted because of his father, saying 'Bronny has earned this through hard work.'
Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka introduced the teams new draft picks, Dalton Knecht and Bronny James, at a press conference on Tuesday.The Lakers introduced their new draft picks, Dalton Knecht and Bronny James, on Tuesday, declaring them ready to immediately get to work on development in the summer league.
He said he was well aware of criticism that he was only drafted because of his father, but says he used to dealing with that issue. "Bronny has earned this through hard work," said Redick, who was hired as coach two weeks ago. "For us, prioritizing player development, we view Bronny as case study 1. Because his base level of feel, athleticism, point of attack defender, shooting, passing. There's a lot to like about his game."
Knecht noted he had worn the uniform No. 3 through his previous basketball experience, but that number is taken by Anthony Davis. So he chose No. 4 because of the virtually inevitable nickname.
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