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Join Telegram ChannelBronny James' schedule this year isn't like what other NBA rookies will experience. The Los Angeles Lakers intend for him to only play for their G League South Bay Lakers in home games.
Playing only home games for South Bay, Bronny will not participate in the team's road contests, which ESPN's Brian Windhorst reported on “The Hoop Collective” podcast.
According to Windhorst, the Lakers' treatment of James, the son of superstar LeBron James, “went too far.”
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers forward Jaylon Tyson (24) during the second half at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland on October 30, 2024. (Ken Blaze/Imagn Images)
“Honestly, I know he was getting somewhat special treatment and nepotism. That's fine. I don't care. That's normal,” said Windhorst, who has covered LeBron since his days at St. Vincent- St. Mary High School, said. “Now I think it's actually detrimental to him. I don't like it. I don't know whose idea it was. Obviously the Lakers are OK with it. They're doing it.
“In this particular case, I think it went too far, and I don't think it benefits Bronny. I don't think it benefits the South Bay Lakers. And I don't think it benefits LeBron at this stage.”
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The father-son duo of James became the first to share an NBA court together during the Lakers' victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves last month.
Since then, Bronny has been used sparingly by new head coach JJ Redick, playing limited minutes in six of the Lakers' 10 games. Bronny scored four points in total.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) shoots over the defense of Cleveland Cavaliers forward Jaylon Tyson (24) during the second half at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland on October 30, 2024. (Ken Blaze/Imagn Images)
In his G League debut on Saturday, Bronny recorded six points, four assists and three rebounds in 31 minutes.
Windhorst can't imagine not having the full G League experience to help develop Bronny.
The Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James against the Phoenix Suns at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona on October 28, 2024. (Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn Images)
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The Lakers are 6-4 to start the season, which places them in seventh place in the Western Conference standings.
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