Ex-NBA star doesn't think Lakers are 'serious anymore' after low-key offseason, drafting Bronny James

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LeBron James, Bronny James and the Los Angeles Lakers are set to make history this season when the two basketball players step on the court as the only father-son duo ever to play together in the NBA.

The two played together in the preseason, but with Bronny James reportedly on the path of making the 15-man roster to start the year, he and his legendary father will make official NBA history in the regular season.

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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James with guard Bronny James before the preseason game against the Golden State Warriors at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Oct. 15, 2024. (Candice Ward-Imagn Images)

The Lakers’ decision to select Bronny James in the second round of the NBA Draft over the summer did bring its share of detractors. While nepotism accusations have run rampant, former NBA star DeMarcus Cousins suggested he didn’t think it made sense roster-construction wise.

"I don't really think the Lakers are serious anymore," Cousins said Tuesday on FanDuel’s NBA show "Run It Back." "I love everything that he stands for, what LeBron is doing with his legacy and as a businessman and everything that comes with it. I think it’s a beautiful thing. 

"As far as the Lakers actually competing, I don't know. I take that as a sign that they aren't really serious. The way their season ended last year with the high expectations, I expected more from them as far as making moves. I do like the kid from Tennessee that they drafted (Dalton Knecht). I do think he could be an instant impact player for them. But