No, Bronny James didn't ask the Lakers for a pay cut. That viral post from the parody account NBA Centel is meant to draw attention without actually sharing truth. As of July 4th morning, the post had been viewed more than one million times.

B ronny James is gearing up for Summer League in the NBA, and this is the first time the young guard has been heard from since the regular season ended. Naturally, he keeps a low profile, but was asked about rumors surrounding his father, LeBron James.

James said his primary goal this summer is to be in “elite” physical condition after a successful year in the G League.