Bronny James has faced intense criticism since joining the Los Angeles Lakers in his NBA debut. Now, his father, LeBron James, has addressed the issue and delivered a powerful message in defense of the young guard.

LeBron James and his family are among the more than 150,000 Los Angeles area residents forced to evacuate their homes at points in the past week as wildfires ravaged the area, leaving at least 25 people dead and destroying more than 12,