Bronny James Limited to 4 Points for G League Lakers with LeBron in Attendance
Zach BacharContributor INovember 18, 2024
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Bronny James made his second G League appearance of the season for the South Bay Lakers on Sunday night.
James struggled with his efficiency during the contest, finishing with four points on 2-10 shooting and missing both of his three-point attempts during a 127-122 loss to the Stockton Kings. He also recorded two rebounds, two assists and a block.
NBA G League @nbagleagueBLOCKED BY BRONNY 🚫
James gets up for the rejection! @SouthBayLakers pic.twitter.com/LI2Hw2wVkN
His two buckets consisted of a contested layup with his left hand as well as a fadeaway jumper in the second quarter.
NBA G League @nbagleagueThat was TOUGH! 💪
Bronny James gets the bucket through the contact. @SouthBayLakers pic.twitter.com/aFiCzMdDWP
LakeShow Highlights @LSH_lakeshowBronny James hits the tough fadeaway jumper with the defender all over him 👀 pic.twitter.com/HjwKvFC3Jb
LeBron James was in attendance, having a brief conversation with his son during halftime.
South Bay Lakers @SouthBayLakersFather & Son.#SBLakers x @Lakers pic.twitter.com/yZMvi3xO77
The Sporting Tribune @SportingTribLebron & Bronny 🔒#LeBronJames #bronny pic.twitter.com/Kn28WdoYNT
LakeShow Highlights @LSH_lakeshowLeBron and Savannah James at the South Bay Lakers game checking out Bronny play pic.twitter.com/BWsUVvRsI7
Fans reacted to Bronny’s performance on Sunday.
Raj C. @RajChipaluNice drive through contact for Bronny for his first basket. 1-5 to start.
👑 @Br0nToLA23Tough shot bronny look like ur pops out there
mikey wit the burner 💯♟🎡🔫 #REVENGEISNECESSARY @MunnyHazeBronny with the tough bucket
👑Yẹmí FYL @Ooduan1Great block by Bronny there
5THRINGONTHEWAYYYY🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 @5thringonthewayBRONNY WITH THE BLOCK
555 @5555555vvBronny fadeaway good
Sporty spice. @XoXo_KeiannaANice move Bronny 😮💨
It’s been a slow start to the 20-year-old’s G League career, as he previously recorded six points and shot 22.2 percent from the field during his first appearance with the team on Nov. 9.
As he transitions between the NBA and the G League, he’s only expected to play in home games for South Bay. While it allows him to gain more experience in the association, it may also be affecting his scoring rhythm.
The younger James’ next opportunity to improve in the G League will come on Nov. 24, as South Bay hosts Stockton once again.
