The same, however, cannot be said about his son, Lakers rookie guard Bronny James. While Bronny is still in the early part of his career, his popularity goes beyond that, so much so that he has received over 8K All-Star votes thus far.

Bronny James garners 8.2K All-Star votes, sparking debate on whether popularity should outweigh performance for Rising Stars selection.

James has been making his mark in the G League, averaging 13.6 points, 3.7 assists, and 1.5 steals in eight games for the South Bay Lakers. His time in Orlando's showcase last week was also special, as he averaged 11 points, four rebounds, and six assists.