The Los Angeles Lakers’ 6-foot-2 combo guard, Bronny James, has had a chaotic week thus far, to put it mildly.
Before the Lakers’ Sunday afternoon contest vs. the New York Knicks, the Lakers assigned James to the G-League (South Bay Lakers). While Los Angeles recalled James the following day, it felt compelled to make another G-League decision involving James that likely disappointed the young pro.
“The Los Angeles Lakers have assigned guards Bronny James Jr. and Dalton Knecht with forward Adou Thiero to the South Bay Lakers,” Sports Illustrated's Ryan Ward reported on X/Twitter Tuesday.
To James’ credit, he has handled his frequent G-League demotions well, refusing to pout or call out specific members of the Lakers’ organization. The USC product has simply accepted the news and continued to develop in the NBA’s minor league.
James’ performance against the Iowa Wolves (Timberwolves’ G-League affiliate) on Wednesday was encouraging, as he finished South Bay’s 123-116 victory with 17 points while shooting 66% from the field and 76% from three-point land in the seven–point victory.
Does James still have a ways to go as a perimeter shooter and playmaker? Absolutely, as the former McDonald’s All-American hasn’t exhibited enough promise in either area to be a pivotal role player with the Lakers.
Still, it’s worth noting that James’ impressive play on Tuesday night gives him something to build on moving forward.
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