Bronny James posts 3 points in 29 minutes as Lakers blow late lead in summer league

Bronny James did slightly little bit of all the things in his second summer season league sport, however it become one other loss for the Los Angeles Lakers kids.

The son of LeBron James posted three factors on 1-of-3 capturing plus 5 rebounds, three assists, three blocks, two steals and two turnovers in 29 minutes of an 80-76 loss to the Miami Warmth. The larger efficiency got here from the Lakers’ first-round choose, Dalton Knecht, who had 20 factors on 7-of-18 capturing and 9 rebounds.

The sport noticed the Lakers blow an eight-point lead with 3 1/2 minutes remaining. Keshad Johnson and Alondes Williams led the best way for the Warmth with 21 factors, 9 rebounds and three assists every.

Like with practically each summer season league efficiency, there have been some good moments and a few unhealthy moments for the youthful James. His influence was clearest on protection, which was thought of to be the extra superior a part of his sport getting into the 2024 NBA Draft.

Nevertheless, social media additionally seized on no matter lowlight they may discover, unfair or not.

The efficiency was much like James’ summer season league debut, wherein he posted 4 factors in 21 minutes of a loss. He missed the Lakers’ second sport with knee swelling.

In fact, James’ precise on-court efficiency is nearly inappropriate. The Lakers definitely would not complain if he reached his affordable potential as a facilitating level guard who is usually a downside (for the opposite workforce) on protection, however there was a motive he solely labored out for the Lakers and the Phoenix Suns, simply as there was a motive why the workforce gave him a four-year, assured contract after choosing him fifty fifth total.

When James takes the courtroom together with his father, they are going to turn into the primary father-son combo to play collectively in NBA historical past, one more show of LeBron’s uncommon longevity. You do not want a lot preparation in summer season league for that, although it’s going to finally be on Bronny to point out he can stick within the league if his father’s affect wanes.