Bronny James’ NBA career was always going to be compared to his father, LeBron’s. When he was a second-round pick by the Lakers after just one season in college, it became apparent that LeBron just wanted to play professionally with his son.
Still, Bronny’s rookie season hasn’t gotten off to the best start. Even in the preseason, he has struggled to acclimate to the NBA, and his presence has not been felt in the box score. Bronny is likely going to spend a lot of the season in the G-league, but before the regular season gets underway, Los Angeles has two preseason games left.
The Lakers will go on the road to take on the Suns for the second time this preseason. Los Angeles lost the first meeting 118-114 at home. In that game, Bronny played 13 minutes and missed the lone shot he took, a three-pointer. Bronny had two rebounds, four turnovers, and three fouls.
Tip-off between the Lakers and Suns is set for 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, October 17. The game will air on TNT.
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Bronny James live stats vs. Suns
Score: Lakers 128, Suns 122 OT
Bronny did not play in the first half. It’s worth noting that LeBron also didn’t start and will likely end up resting with the regular season looming. Bronny got into the game with about two minutes left in the third quarter.
- Minutes played: 14
- Points: 4
- Rebounds: 1
- Assists: 0
- Steals: 0
- Blocks: 0
- Turnovers: 0
- FGs: 2-4
- 3Ps: 0-0
- FTs: 0-2
Bronny James highlights vs. Suns
Bronny cleaning up his own missโฆ you LOVE to see it ๐ฅ pic.twitter.com/YhzQLwuG32
โ Lakers All Day Everyday (@LADEig) October 18, 2024
KD really wanted to give Bronny his welcome to the NBA moment ๐ pic.twitter.com/Yk8mCekx9D
โ Gabe Guerrero (@GabeGuerrero03) October 18, 2024
Bronny hit with a flagrant foul herepic.twitter.com/oeuisCQyKR
โ Oh No He Didn’t (@ohnohedidnt24) October 18, 2024
Lakers remaining preseason schedule
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
| Friday, October 18 | at Warriors | 10:30 p.m. | ESPN2 |
