Bronny James to G League as Lakers made it official
Expect Bronny James to G League talk to continue after the Los Angeles Lakers made it official on Thursday.
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JAMES TO G LEAGUE AS LAKERS PLAN TO DEVELOP YOUNG GUARD
Expect James to G League talks to fill out Lakers’ fans’ chatter, with the team planning to develop its young guard.
Furthermore, the 20-year-old son of superstar LeBron James is expected to split time with the Lakers and its G League affiliate South Bay.
Moreover, sources told ESPN that Bronny is expected to play only in South Bay’s home games in the G League.
He is expected to make his G League debut on Saturday against Salt Lake City.
However, Bronny is still expected to join the Lakers for their Friday game against the Philadelphia 76ers before he transitions to the G League.
LAKERS COACH SAYS BRONNY SPLITTING TIME WITH LAKERS, SOUTH BAY ‘ALWAYS BEEN THE PLAN’
Lakers coach JJ Reddick says Bronny splitting time with the Lakers and South Bay has “always been the plan.”
Furthermore, the first-year head coach the move is part of the development plan by the Lakers for LeBron’s son.
Moreover, Bronny and his representative, Klutch Sports chief executive officer Rich Paul, agreed to the Lakers’ development process.
This comes with the understanding that Bronny and Paul will only agree on a standard contract.
Bronny and Paul were not amenable to a two-way deal when the Lakers drafted him as No.55 overall pick.
LEBRON ON BOARD FOR BRONNY’S G LEAGUE STINT
Furthermore, LeBron was on board for Bronny’s G League stint the moment the Lakers picked him in the NBA Draft.
Moreover, Bronny is still expected to join the Lakers bench when South Bay plays its road games.
Bronny has averaged one point and three minutes per game in four games with the Lakers so far.
He scored his first NBA regular season basket when the Lakers’ 134-110 loss to the Cavaliers in his visit to Cleveland.
LeBron and Bronny made NBA history by becoming the first father-and-son duo to play in an official regular season game this season.
That happened on the Lakers’ opening-day matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves late last month.
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