Bronny James, the 19-year-old guard and son of NBA superstar LeBron James, made his ninth appearance for the Los Angeles Lakers on January 7 against the Dallas Mavericks. Unfortunately, in the 21-point loss, James played only one minute and failed to record any stats. This performance marked his fifth consecutive scoreless outing in the NBA, with his last points coming on November 6 against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Struggles at the NBA Level
James has had a difficult start to his rookie season, with his current averages standing at just 0.4 points, 0.1 rebounds, and 0.3 assists per game. Despite these struggles, the young guard has shown noticeable progress while playing in the G League. In his nine appearances with the South Bay Lakers, he has averaged 14.7 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 4.3 assists, shooting 37.9% from the field.
Status for Upcoming Games
Although James is not on a G League assignment at the moment, the Lakers recently provided an update on his status. On Sunday, the team announced that James is listed as questionable for Monday’s game against the San Antonio Spurs due to illness. This adds to the list of challenges James has faced in his rookie season, which included a prior stint on the injury report due to a left heel contusion that sidelined him for several weeks earlier this season.
Upcoming Game and G League Assignment
The Lakers have not yet clarified whether James will travel with the South Bay Lakers for their upcoming game against the Indiana Mad Ants. For now, his participation in either NBA or G League action depends on whether he is cleared to return from his illness.
As James continues to adjust to the professional level, the Lakers will be monitoring his progress both in the NBA and the G League. His development remains a work in progress, with hopes that he can soon find his footing and make a more significant impact on the court.
NBA Player criticizes LeBron
Amidst the ongoing wildfires threatening Los Angeles, former NBA player Kwame Brown has made headlines for his critical comments about James' legacy. Brown, who was the first overall pick in the 2001 NBA Draft, took to YouTube to share his thoughts on LeBron’s impact on the league.
"I believe LeBron James is going to leave the game worse than he found it," Brown said. "He doesn't have any accountability for how he has impacted the game. And a lot of the things, he admitted it, he said the quiet part out loud."