LeBron and Brony James are the first father-son duo to play in the NBA. It was big news for the Los Angeles Lakers a few weeks ago. Unfortunately, they are starting to have a series of ups and downs under the leadership of JJ Redick, who has his first experience as a head coach in the NBA.
Even for a rookie, James Jr.’s numbers are awful. He has averaged 3-2 minutes, 1 point, 0.3 rebounds, 0.5 assists and 0.3 steals in 4 games, so he will be sent to play with the South Bay Lakers of the G-League starting this Saturday the 9th. . November and his performance will tell if he returns to the main team.
Broney James has been assigned to the South Bay Lakers of the G League, where he is expected to start against Salt Lake City on Saturday. @shamcharania
James is scheduled to play only in South Bay home games — moving between the G League and the NBA to suit the team. pic.twitter.com/gWcH1d4pOo
— NBA TV (@NBATV) November 7, 2024
Brony James was the 55th pick in the 2024 NBA draft, he played one year with the USC Trojans where his performance was not great, and he had previously suffered heart problems, which he apparently overcame.
LeBron James did not comment on the matter, although his representative, Rich Paul, forced him to sign that his son Brony would not be sent to the G-League, but an agreement was reached for the young player to participate. In the development league.
LeBron James and Brony made NBA history
James is the first father-son duo to play in the NBA