Following a difficult start to his inaugural NBA Summer League, rookie Bronny James of the Los Angeles Lakers put up his best game as a professional on Thursday, defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers. James had a strong all-around performance, finishing with 13 points, five rebounds, three assists, and two blocks on 5 of 10 shooting.
Although fans were hoping James would improve on this performance, they won’t get that opportunity this summer. The Lakers said on Saturday that Maxwell Lewis, Dalton Knecht, and James would not participate in the team’s last NBA Summer League matchup with the Chicago Bulls.
According to Lakers writer Mike Trudell, the team made its decision based on medical concerns. In their last NBA Summer League game, the Lakers are sitting James, Knecht, and Lewis in an effort to protect the health of their young players.
It seems sense that Lakers supporters are upset about this news. Many declared they would not be watching:
The displeasure of the fan base makes sense. James just finished his best summer performance. In LA’s victory over Cleveland, James displayed genuine potential by seeming at ease for the first time, especially when shooting.
James’ next move will probably come during the NBA preseason, where he might get the chance to play for the first time with his father, LeBron James. From James’ 55th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, fans have been anticipating this unique occasion.
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