Overview
- The Lakers sent Bronny James Jr. and rookie Adou Thiero to the South Bay Lakers on Thursday, according to ESPN.
- James has appeared in 10 games for Los Angeles this season, averaging 2.1 points and 1.8 assists on 29.6% shooting with a 27.3% mark from three.
- In Friday’s 115-95 win over the Santa Cruz Warriors, James posted 15 points on 5-of-10 shooting with eight assists, four rebounds and three steals as South Bay improved to 4-1.
- Thiero led South Bay with 19 points in his debut and added four rebounds and three steals.
- James excelled with South Bay last season, averaging 21.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.9 steals in 34.2 minutes per game.