This also comes as Lebron James opted in to his $52.6 million player option, putting his long-term future with the Lakers in jeopardy. Bronny's pedestrian showing isn't a nail in the coffin for his career in Los Angeles, but it's not a good sign in his pursuit of a roster spot this season.

Bronny James is back with the Los Angeles Lakers for a second year of Summer League action, which began Sunday.

NBA fans are clearly enthralled to see Cooper Flagg this summer, and they're willing to pay top dollar to watch him face Bronny James.