Arenas cited the play of two former Hall of Fame pass-first point guards as the kind of deferential performers after whom Bronny James needs to model his game. Though he isn't projected to have those league superstars' upside, Bronny James can still ape their ethos — or so Arenas thinks.

Bronny James, 20, has appeared in six games for the Los Angeles Lakers and has scored two points on one-of-six shooting.