The Los Angeles Lakers have made it clear that their focus is on the future by prioritizing Luka Doncic arrival. This shift could open the door for young players like Bronny James, LeBron James’ son.

Bronny James had a rough go of it on Tuesday as he was held scoreless on five shots in 15 minutes. The performance caused a lot of soul-searching as JJ Redick admitted he may have put Bronny in a bad spot and some media members got worked up all over again about Bronny's very existence in the NBA.

So, while the elder James will be jet-setting out to the rat-infested Paris of the West to buddy up with the league’s other All-Stars — including the first Knickerbocker starting duo in 50 years — his first-born will be at home. Or, more likely, the gym.

Their offense couldn't miss, firing on all cylinders, and their defense was a brick wall, allowing less than 100 points in three of their last five games. The Lakers were up big by the end of the first quarter and did not look back.

LeBron James had 26 points, nine assists and eight rebounds, and Luka Doncic watched approvingly from the bench while the Los Angeles Lakers thrashed the Los Angeles Clippers 122-97.

Stephen A. Smith wants LeBron James to throw the damn towel on Bronny James’ NBA prospects for the time being.