In the wake of his 31-point match in G-League, and because Gabe Vincent is in the infirmary, Bronny James was recalled by the Lakers to participate in the meeting in Philadelphia this Tuesday evening. He was entitled to 15 minutes, his biggest playing time of the season in the NBA. But with three lost balloons and no marked point (0/5 in the shoot), LeBron James' son did not spend an unforgettable evening.
To the point of making JJ Redick doubt about his choice: was it necessary to launch him in this meeting, largely lost by the Lakers?
“Maybe I put it in trouble”, recognizes the coach of Los Angeles. “He had traveled the day before and played a national television match in Philadelphia. It was not good but was very good in G-League. The goal was that he gives us energy during a back-to-back. I have confidence in him but it was obvious that he did not do it at a high level. »»
His first real NBA experience
Targeted defensively by Tyrese Maxey, Bronny James did not spare his efforts but he took three shoots on his head very quickly by the star of the Sixers. Then, in attack, and despite good positions, he missed everything, while also losing balloons, one of which will end in Dunk of Guerschon Yabusele.
“My presence here has come out of nowhere, so I'm still trying to stay ready to play and keep a good spirit”indicates the Lakers Rookie who, despite his failed match, believes that he had advanced since its inception in October 2024. “I feel like I am much better prepared now. It is a question of staying ready after a passage in G-League and, when I play, of being intelligent. »»
How does LeBron James see the progress of his offspring?
“This is his first experience with long minutes. There was this first match, which was a great moment, but there, it was his first opportunity to be with the big ones, in a big club, and he will continue to use it to become better, still and Again “concludes the Lakers star.
