It becomes completely clear that Bronny James is not yet quite ready for the NBA.
The son of the top scorer of all time in the NBA was called from the G-League before Tuesday’s match, and he was able to play 15 minutes, by far the majority of his young career, during his 13th appearance.
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But it was a struggle, because he went 0-in-5 from the ground and committed three turnarounds.
LeBron James and Bronny James des Lakers on the field for the first time in the match against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Crypto.com Arena on October 22, 2024, in Los Angeles. (Allen Berezovsky / Getty Images)
James had only one shot from 16 from the ground this season, which only represents a percentage of shooting of 6.3. Of course, it is unfair to judge on such a rare playing time, but it certainly did not make favors.
The father-son duo received a flak since Bronny was selected 55th in total by his father’s team in summer, with many criticisms of nepotism.
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Well, after Tuesday’s performance, Stephen A. Smith insinuated that it happens, and it is not beneficial.
“I really try, really to be as respectful as possible towards LeBron James, one of the two or three best players in the history of basketball. I beg LeBron James, as a father. Stop that. Stop. -You.
Los Angeles Lakers kept Bronny James against the Suns at Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona, October 28, 2024. (Images of Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn)
Smith added that he had “no problem” with the two playing in the same team, because James “won this” privilege.
But with his difficulties, LeBron does not make “favors”, said Smith.
“We know it is not yet ready! And I say that with compassion! I ask the greatest player in the game, one of the greatest we have ever had, or who will never see, who is a Basketball scientist, you know what these figures mean, for your son, you exhibit your son like that.
The Los Angeles Lakers goalkeeper, Bronny James, warms up for the Raptors match in Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on November 1, 2024. (Images John E. Sokolowski-Imagn)
Bronny, who has on average less than five points per game in his only season at the USC, resisted much better in League G, with an average of 16.3 points per game.
