James II responded to rumors of his father s contract renewal: I don t care about these noises!

On the NBA's legendary stage, few people are destined to grow in the spotlight like Brownie James from the moment they were born. As the son of league history scorer LeBron James, the 20-year-old has long learned how to keep his inner peace with overwhelming attention.

Last week, when LeBron James chose to execute the player option for the final year of his contract with the Lakers, the statement released by agent Ritchie Paul raised more questions than answers. As soon as the news came out, the entire basketball world was speculating on the true intention of the four-champion champion. However, when Brownie received a call from a friend to ask about the matter, his reaction was unexpectedly calm.

"In fact, a friend of mine called me and asked me where I was going and what to do because they saw my father's news," Brownie admitted after the Lakers' first training session on Wednesday, "I didn't see that news at all. When a friend called me, I said, "Yes, I have no idea what you are talking about. 'I really don't pay much attention to these things. "

This detachment attitude did not come into being overnight. Over the years, Brownie had to build a protective barrier for himself, a necessary protection measure for the same name as the NBA's all-time scoring champion. Faced with the media's repeated bombardment and various speculations from the outside world, he chose the wisest way to deal with it - to focus on his own path.

When asked if he had discussed the current status of the Lakers' roster with his father, Brownie revealed the James family's philosophy of life: "We rarely talk about these. But when such topics appear, he always told me not to worry, or even to pay attention to them. He said: ' Focus on what you are doing now, this is the key to making you better and stay focused. 'I think it's right for him to tell me not to pay attention to these noises. "

This change in mentality is particularly evident in Brownie. He appeared in Las Vegas a year ago as one of the summer league headlines, under tremendous pressure and anticipation. Now that he returns to this stage again, he has more confidence and calmness.

Browny's successful performance in the NBA Development League over the past year has provided strong evidence of his game concept. Especially his outstanding performance of scoring 17 points and 5 assists against the Milwaukee Bucks has shown his strength to the outside world. More importantly, the heart problem that almost took his life in 2023 has become a completely past.

"I am indeed more excited now than nervous," said the 20-year-old. "I am ready to play and perform better than when I played last time. I just have this mentality of being ready to meet all challenges, no matter what role, whatever I need to do on the defensive or offensive end. "

The primary goal set by Lakers coach Redick for Brownie is to achieve an "elite" physical state, which has become his main task this summer. He has become increasingly confident in physical testing over time since the 2023 cardiac arrest incident.

"I feel like this confidence comes with time. Being able to bear or stick to yourself for a longer time, being able to stay on the court for a longer time, and giving your all. I think it's really good for me every day than the previous day," Brownie explained. "If I can see myself survive this, day after day, I'm improving. This confidence comes with time and there's no backwards in that regard. "

As the successor to the James dynasty, Brownie's challenge is unique. He not only needs to prove his basketball talent, but also needs to find his own position under his father's huge halo. This pressure is huge for any young man, but Brownie chose the most mature way to deal with it—focusing on his growth trajectory.

In the upcoming summer league, Brownie will play with the team's first-round pick Dalton Neckett. Their schedule will begin with the California Classic in San Francisco on July 5. It is worth noting that this year's No. 36 pick Ardu Tierro will not participate in the summer league due to a knee injury.

For Brownie, this summer is not only a critical period for technological improvement, but also an important stage of psychological maturity. He is learning how to keep his original intention in his huge expectations and how to find inner peace in the hustle and bustle of the outside world. This maturity beyond age may be the key factor in his ultimate goal in the NBA.

Looking back at Brownie's growth process, what we see is not only the rise of a basketball genius, but also the tenacity and growth of a young man in adversity. Walking out of the haze of heart problems and freeing from the pressure of his father's aura, he is writing his own basketball story in his own way.

In this summer full of variables, Brownie James chose the wisest path - focus on the present, ignore the noise, and speak with strength. This mentality is not only a valuable asset in his basketball career, but also an important guide on his life. As he said, what really matters is not the evaluation and speculation of the outside world, but the hard work harder every day than the previous day, which is the only way to success.