BTN News: Bronny James played his first game with the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday in the Summer League against the Sacramento Kings. The Lakers lost the game 108-94, but many people watched Bronny, who is LeBron James’ son.
Bronny James Played Quietly in His First Game
In his first game, Bronny James played for 21 minutes. He started the game. He scored 4 points, got 2 rebounds, made 2 assists, and had one steal. His shooting was not good. He made only 2 out of 9 shots. He missed all three three-point shots and two free throws.
Bronny James Had a Tough Start
Bronny missed his first two shots. He played for almost six minutes. He got a defensive rebound early. But he missed a 21-foot jump shot soon after. He also missed a 26-foot three-point shot before he sat down.
Crowd Cheered for Bronny James and He Scored His First Points
Bronny came back to the court in the second quarter. The crowd cheered for him. He had some problems, like a foul on Xavier Sneed’s three-point shot. The foul was later canceled after review. Bronny scored his first NBA points with a layup five minutes before halftime.
Bronny James Missed Free Throws and Will Play Again
In the third quarter, Bronny missed two free throws. He showed signs of his father’s influence. He stood with hands on his hips like LeBron during warm-ups. On the court, he stood in a similar posture while waiting for the offensive play.
Bronny James’ Background and Future Chances
Bronny James was picked 55th in the second round by the Lakers from USC. His debut was at the California Classic in San Francisco, home of the Golden State Warriors. He will likely play again on Sunday when the Lakers face the Warriors at the Chase Center.
Bronny James Overcoming Challenges and Pressures
If everything goes well, Bronny and his father could be the first father-son pair to play in the NBA at the same time, and maybe on the same team. Bronny, who is 19 years old, is LeBron James’ eldest son. Last year, Bronny survived a cardiac arrest during a practice at USC. Doctors found he had a heart defect. Bronny signed a four-year contract for $7.9 million.
Bronny knows there is pressure as LeBron’s son. “The pressure is higher,” Bronny said last week at his Lakers introduction. “People question if I deserve this chance. But I have faced this all my life. It is more now, but I can handle it.”
