Bronny James’ schedule this yr isn’t like what different NBA rookies will probably be going by means of. The Los Angeles Lakers intend for him to solely play for his or her G League South Bay Lakers in dwelling video games.
By taking part in solely dwelling video games for South Bay, Bronny gained’t be flying for the crew’s highway contests, which ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported on “The Hoop Collective” podcast.
In Windhorst’s opinion, the Lakers’ remedy of James, the son of famous person LeBron James, has “gone too far.”
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) drives to the basket in opposition to Cleveland Cavaliers ahead Jaylon Tyson (24) in the course of the second half at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland Oct. 30, 2024. (Ken Blaze/Imagn Photos)
“Truthfully, I do know he was getting considerably particular remedy and nepotism. That’s fantastic. I don’t care. It’s regular,” Windhorst, who has lined LeBron since his days at St. Vincent-St. Mary Excessive College, mentioned. “Now, I feel it’s truly detrimental to him. I don’t like that. I don’t know whose thought it was. Clearly, the Lakers are fantastic with it. They’re doing it.
“On this specific occasion, I feel that’s gone too far, and I don’t suppose that advantages Bronny. I don’t suppose it advantages the South Bay Lakers. And I don’t suppose it advantages LeBron at that time.”
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The James father-son duo turned the primary to share an NBA court docket collectively in the course of the Lakers’ opening evening win over the Minnesota Timberwolves final month.
Since then, Bronny has been used sparingly by new head coach JJ Redick, seeing a couple of minutes in six of the Lakers’ 10 video games. Bronny has scored 4 whole factors.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) shoots over the protection of Cleveland Cavaliers ahead Jaylon Tyson (24) in the course of the second half at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland Oct. 30, 2024. (Ken Blaze/Imagn Photos)
In his G League debut Saturday, Bronny registered six factors, 4 assists and three rebounds in 31 minutes.
Windhorst can’t wrap his head round not getting the total G League expertise to assist develop Bronny.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James in opposition to the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Middle in Phoenix, Ariz., Oct. 28, 2024. (Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn Photos)
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The Lakers are 6-4 to start out the season, placing them in seventh place within the Western Convention standings.
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