Away from the bright lights (as much as he can be), the 20-year-old has made strides, as any rookie would hope: "I see the progress."

Missing his seventh straight game with a groin injury, LeBron James was joined on the bench by Luka Doncic who was also inactive. The two stars watched Bronny James make Lakers history despite the loss.

After averaging just 4.8 points per game in college, James is averaging 1.6 points in limited minutes with the Lakers