Lakers’ Bronny James Applauded By NBA Fans in 1st-Ever Preseason Start vs. Warriors
Paul KasabianFeatured Columnist IIOctober 19, 2024
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Bronny James made his first preseason start for the Los Angeles Lakers in their road game against the Golden State Warriors on Friday evening and finished with 17 points on 7-of-17 shooting, four rebounds and three steals in 35 minutes.
Bleacher Report @BleacherReportBronny had his best performance yet in the Lakers’ preseason finale 👀🔥
17 PTS, 4 REB, 3 STL 🙌 pic.twitter.com/ybigQRJfCZ
The Lakers rested all five of their starters in LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura and D’Angelo Russell. They also sat some bench players who have rotation spots lined up in Jarred Vanderbilt, Gabe Vincent, Max Christie and rookie Dalton Knecht.
That gave players such as James a great opportunity to develop, see more court time and become more featured players on offense.
James certainly had his moments in this one, even if the Golden State Warriors rolled over L.A. on this evening, 132-74.
James had struggled shooting in the summer league and preseason going into this game, but he fared well offensively Friday with the bright lights shining on him. He hit his first three of the preseason, was more aggressive than usual and proved to be efficient as well.
Fans were impressed with his efforts, while some also noting how difficult it is for James to traverse through his rookie year with so many people watching.
Steven Kempton @stevenkemptonI really feel for Bronny James. The kid has been thrown in the deep end of the pool with no swimming lessons while everyone watches.
– @0shokeMore seriously, Bronny James just needs confidence and a little physicality to be a good player. He needs to hit the gym and get some muscles like his life depends on it.
Zamzam @zzxxaammyBronny James is playing really good.
April Cooper @aprilshowers65I am rooting for you Bronny James. Take your shots young man. 💪🙃
UnknownThoughts @DixieNormysBronny James is SPECIAL
The Wolf @vanasherask1This second half with Bronny James is more like it. Loving the aggressiveness
Hostility @hostbewylinBRONNY JAMES IS COOKIN
Ray Almeda @rayalmedaI can definitively say that I was at Bronny James’ best game so far as an NBA player. Good luck young buck.
tarheelpete, CFA @tarheelpeteBronny james 👀
Patriot J @PatriotJBronny James breakout game
BronnyMuse @BronnyMuse06BRONNY JAMES AT HALFTIME
7 PTS
3 REB
1 BLK
1 STL
Getting comfortable. pic.twitter.com/rrTFdaRsty
The Lakers’ preseason ends after Friday. Up next is the regular season, starting with the Minnesota Timberwolves rolling into L.A. on Tuesday.
