The NBA preseason doesn't always provide the best basketball, but it never fails to produce heartwarming stories. While stars and established players are tuning up and shaking off the rust, dozens of other hopefuls are fighting and battling every minute in an effort to fulfill their NBA dream.

In the era of brand saturation, self-proclaimed influencers and fabricated auras, real superstars still have real impact.

Bronny James, son of all-time NBA leading scorer LeBron James, had the best showing of his young professional career on Friday, posting 17 points in the Los Angeles Lakers’ final preseason game.

Since they were playing their final preseason game, the Lakers rested all of their key players, allowing the rookies to get significant minutes. Bronny James started, and he finished with 17 points, four rebounds,

Bronny James started his first preseason game on Friday night and made the most of the opportunity, scoring 17 points while adding four rebounds, three steals, an assist and a block against the Golden State Warriors.