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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 bought 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 group so he may work on his sport.
Notably, his G-League debut wasn’t significantly 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 shortly took to social media to poke enjoyable at these numbers.
Bronny James in his G-League debut:
6 points5 turnovers4 assists3 rebounds2 steals1 block2/10 FG0/5 3P pic.twitter.com/QKzAvkhE6V
Worst participant I’ve ever laid my eyes on
Bronny gonna be an issue in China subsequent season
Triple single
Statisticians will say Bronny was the first participant to realize a uncommon 1,2,3,4,5,6 stat line throughout classes 😂
4 12 months 7.9 million to place up 24 hour health 4 on 4 half court docket to 16 numbers is loopy.
Taking a spot from somebody who deserves it sadly
Granted, we’re speaking concerning the No. 55 decide, so there must 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 individuals weren’t moved by his narrative of enjoying together with his father.
Add his large contract – considerably higher than the typical second-rounders – to the combo, 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 check have proven that Bronny may’ve benefitted from staying in school for slightly longer.
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