Bronny James has not been getting regular minutes. Most of the minutes he has gotten have come with the South Bay Lakers, their G League affiliate. So far this season, James has played in just 13 games this season. He actually got the most minutes of his career in the Lakers' matchup with the 76ers on Tuesday.
In just 15 minutes of play, the 20-year-old went 0-for-5 with three turnovers. "Maybe put him in a tough spot," Redick said.
Explore the Lakers' coaching decision to give Bronny James extended minutes and how he performed against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Lakers’ coach JJ Redick offered a blunt assessment of Bronny James ’ performance in his team’s 118-104 loss to the 76ers on Tuesday night at Wells Fargo Center. LeBron’s elder son played 15 minutes at point guard and shot 0-for-5 for zero points with three rebounds, one assist and three turnovers. He was a -8 on the night.
Unlike his game against Philadelphia, when he went scoreless on Tuesday, this time Bronny scored an NBA career-high five points.
JJ Redick did not mince his words regarding Bronny James following the Lakers' defeat to the 76ers on Tuesday.
Bronny James scored a career-high five points, including a three-point play, in the Lakers' blowout win. Coach JJ Redick praised James' performance, highlighting his defensive skills and positive contributions.
Lakers guard Bronny James was met with sarcastic MVP chants from the Washington Wizards crowd on Thursday night.
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Bronny James played in 12 minutes on Thursday in a blowout against the Wizards in Washington, and while he was at the free-throw line, he was hit with MVP chants.
Washington fans made their feelings known, drowning the arena in a loud, sarcastic chant as Bronny stepped to the free-throw line.