Bronny James is set to make his G League debut with the South Bay Lakers soon, but he remained with the Los Angeles Lakers during a home game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. In an exciting atmosphere, he received just over a minute of playing time after Lakers coach JJ Redick opted to clear the bench late in the game, which ended in a 116-106 victory for the Lakers. While fans were eager to see James contribute, he did not register any statistics in this brief appearance.
In his last game against the Memphis Grizzlies, James managed to score two points. On Friday night against the 76ers, he played for 1 minute and 28 seconds and recorded a minus-4 in the plus/minus column, a statistic he shared with the other four players on the court with him: Max Christie, Maxwell Lewis, Jalen Hood-Schifino, and Christian Koloko.
Looking ahead, James is expected to join the South Bay Lakers for their G League matchup against the Salt Lake City Stars at the UCLA Health Training Center in El Segundo, California, scheduled for Saturday. The specifics of his role in that game have yet to be disclosed.
This transitional phase offers a promising opportunity for Bronny to further develop his skills and gain invaluable experience in the G League, which is crucial for his growth as a player. Fans can look forward to seeing him shine in the upcoming game. Overall, his journey continues to resonate with excitement and anticipation as he steps into this new chapter of his basketball career.