Despite the Lakers’ impressive 10-5 record, which includes a nearly flawless 6-1 home record, rookie Bronny James is still having trouble establishing himself in the NBA. So much so that, in the event that things don’t work out, Ice Cube, a co-founder of BIG3, is already inviting others to join his league.
Cube stated, “He can always come out and try to make a team,” on The Cruz Show on Real 92.3 LA. “We can’t give him a space, but he can get drafted and earn a space.”
Regarding James’s professional beginning, the statistics paint a clear picture. In all competitions, including NBA games, G League games, and summer league, the rookie is only shooting 29% (19-for-65) from the field. He is only averaging 0.7 points and 0.3 assists in 2.7 minutes a game in his six NBA games. His G League stats, which include 5.0 points and 3.0 assists in 28.5 minutes over two games, aren’t any better.
Although some attribute Bronny’s delayed growth to his cardiac event, the problems are more profound. His passive performance has become more noticeable with each passing game; he hardly ever attacks the hoop or starts an offensive play. These difficulties have only been brought to light by the rise of other young Lakers players like Austin Reaves and Dalton Knecht.
