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.

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.

Because he's LeBron James's son, though, Bronny was a topic on First Take on Wednesday, providing the opportunity for Stephen A. Smith to make a fatherly request.

With Los Angeles up 16 with just under two minutes to play, LeBron James' son, Bronny James, was able to check in, marking his third-straight game of NBA action. As the younger James was checking in, LeBron James checked out and started walking to the bench before greeting his son with a handshake.

Bronny James struggled in the most playing time he has received in his NBA career. Bronny was scoreless for the Lakers in their 118-104 loss to Philadelphia on Tuesday night.

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

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.

With the 55th overall pick, the Lakers selected LeBron's son, Bronny James, marking the first father-son duo in league history. Bronny, 20, has spent a good amount of time in the G League this season.