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Bronny James Assigned to G League, Delivers 15 and 8 in South Bay Debut

The Lakers positioned the stint as a development step to secure playing time after his slow NBA start.

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.