Bronny James’ entrance into the NBA got here with a lot fanfare as he and his legendary father, LeBron James, teamed up for 2 video games with the Los Angeles Lakers.
The younger Lakers rookie was despatched to the G League to play for the South Bay Lakers in hopes of growing his abilities to turn out to be a greater NBA participant. Nevertheless, he has not stayed within the G League and has made a couple of sporadic appearances with the group when they’re at dwelling.
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Los Angeles Lakers ahead LeBron James, left, greets his son guard Bronny James throughout warmups earlier than an NBA basketball sport towards the New Orleans Pelicans in New Orleans on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (AP Picture/Gerald Herbert)
Basketball Corridor of Famer Charles Barkley criticized the Lakers for the “terrible” dealing with of James up to now.
“And in addition, this factor the place he’s solely gonna play properties video games,” he stated on “The Bettor Angle.” “It’s silly, it’s not honest to him. It’s not honest to the group. Are you able to think about the coach of that group? You come off a highway journey and you’ve got a participant you haven’t seen in per week or two. And then you definitely in all probability really feel such as you gotta play him
“I don’t assume they’re doing Bronny any favors. They’ve simply dealt with this factor very dangerous. It’s a foul search for the Lakers. I actually like every little thing LeBron has carried out. However it’s a foul search for him [too], in my view.”
Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James, #9, throughout warmups earlier than a sport towards the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Area in Toronto on Nov. 1, 2024. (John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Photos)
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James has been coping with a heel damage as effectively, which has stored him sidelined over the past week.
He and his dad made historical past in October once they grew to become the primary father-son duo to seem in an NBA sport.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James, #9, shoots over the protection of Cleveland Cavaliers ahead Jaylon Tyson, #24, through the second half at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland on Oct. 30, 2024. (Ken Blaze-Imagn Photos)
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Los Angeles began the season on a scorching notice. As of Monday, the Lakers are 10-7 and in fourth place within the Western Convention.
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