Bronny James, who was formally introduced by the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, said he is prepared to deal with the strain of playing alongside his NBA superstar father LeBron.The 19-year-old former University of Southern California player, who was selected by the Lakers with the 55th pick in the NBA Draft last week, will form the NBA’s first father-and-son duo when he joins the team next season.

Some experts have questioned whether the Lakers would have picked the youngster if he were not LeBron James’ eldest son.

Bronny James, with father LeBron in the background, addressed such critiques head on during Tuesday’s press conference at the Lakers’ training facility in El Segundo.”There’s definitely more pressure,” Bronny added.”I’ve already seen it – social media and the internet, talking about how I might not deserve an opportunity.

Bronny said he hadn’t discussed his rookie season goals with his father, who will turn 40 in December and enter his 22nd season in the NBA.