Bronny James hasn’t been within the NBA for 3 months, however he’s been one of the talked-about topics for weeks.
Whereas some followers rejoice that LeBron James obtained to play together with his firstborn, the Los Angeles Lakers have additionally drawn loads of backlash for obvious nepotism.
After 5 appearances, the Lakers lastly despatched him to their G-League workforce so he might work on his sport.
Notably, his G-League debut wasn’t notably spectacular, both.
As Legion Hoops on X identified, Bronny completed the sport with six factors, 4 assists, three rebounds, two steals, one block, and 5 turnovers.
He shot 20% from the ground and was 0-for-5 from three-point vary.
Unsurprisingly, followers rapidly took to social media to poke enjoyable at these numbers.
Worst participant I’ve ever laid my eyes on
— KD’s Burner 🐐 (@KD_SZN7) November 10, 2024
Bronny gonna be an issue in China subsequent season
— Stat Defender (@statdefender) November 10, 2024
Triple single
— Steph Curry Muse (@StephMuse_) November 10, 2024
Statisticians will say Bronny was the first participant to attain a uncommon 1,2,3,4,5,6 stat line throughout classes 😂
— Will Clinkscales (@clinkie44) November 10, 2024
4 12 months 7.9 million to place up 24 hour health 4 on 4 half courtroom to 16 numbers is loopy.
— Ἀλέξανδρος (@500KLA) November 10, 2024
Taking a spot from somebody who deserves it sadly
— Andrew Livingston (@AndrewLiv) November 10, 2024
Granted, we’re speaking concerning the No. 55 choose, so there ought to be no expectations for a participant taken so lengthy within the NBA Draft.
Then once more, given the best way his camp dealt with this example, it’s comprehensible that some folks weren’t moved by his narrative of taking part in together with his father.
Add his large contract – considerably higher than the common second-rounders – to the combination, and issues are extra difficult.
It’s nonetheless early, and he ought to solely get higher, however up to now, the numbers and the attention take a look at have proven that Bronny might’ve benefitted from staying in school for a bit longer.
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