In a significant development, the Los Angeles Lakers have called up rookie guard Bronny James for their upcoming game against the Detroit Pistons.
A Tweet read,
“The Lakers have called up Bronny James for tonight’s game vs. Pistons, per @TheSteinLine. “The unanimous view I heard from watching scouts at the Showcase is that James needs as much time as he can get in the G League to improve all aspects of his point guard play, from his floor game to (especially) his ability to make shots.””
The Lakers have called up Bronny James for tonight’s game vs. Pistons, per @TheSteinLine.
“The unanimous view I heard from watching scouts at the Showcase is that James needs as much time as he can get in the G League to improve all aspects of his point guard play, from his… pic.twitter.com/kJ2ZJmhu0Q
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Bronny James’s Recent Performance
Bronny has been making strides in the G League, recently scoring 30 points in a game and averaging 16.8 points over his last five games. Despite his progress, scouts believe he still needs to improve his shooting and overall floor game. During the G League Winter Showcase, James averaged 11 points, 4 rebounds, and 6 assists over two games.
Lakers’ Decision to Call Up Bronny James
The Lakers’ decision to call up Bronny is seen as a step towards his development. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, scouts at the Showcase emphasized the need for James to get as much time as possible in the G League to work on his point guard play and shooting. The Lakers hope that giving him some minutes in the NBA will aid his growth.
Bronny James’s Role with the Lakers
While it’s uncertain how much playing time Bronny James will get in tonight’s game, the Lakers believe that even a few minutes could be beneficial for his development. The team is currently dealing with injuries to key players like LeBron James and Anthony Davis, which might open up opportunities for Bronny to get some game experience.
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