Bronny James’ first stint in the NBA is expected to come to a close this weekend, as the Lakers’ second-round selection is likely to link up with the franchise’s G League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers.
On Wednesday, he got one more chance to bask in the limelight of professional basketball’s top flight.
James tallied five minutes of game time as the Lakers fell to the Grizzlies, 131-114, in the final game of their road trip.
James, who entered the contest only after Memphis put it out of reach, tallied two points, both of which came from the free throw line. He missed both of his 3-point attempts on the night.
On the defensive side of the ball, James flashed some of his potential while staying attached to Grizzlies rookie guard Yuki Kawamura. James picked up Kawamura 94 feet, forced him into a phone booth underneath the basket and helped corral the loose ball before racing down the floor for a layup attempt.
So far this season, James has played in four games, totaling four points, two assists and one rebound over 13 minutes of action.
The start of the G League season is around the corner, with South Bay opening its season at home on Saturday. James is widely expected to be a part of the festivities. It’s unclear when he will join the Lakers again for an NBA game.
Here’s everything you need to know about James’ performance against the Grizzlies, including his full stats, results and highlights.
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Bronny James live stats vs. Grizzlies
Final score: Grizzlies 131, Lakers 114
- Minutes: 5
- Points: 2
- Rebounds: 0
- Assists: 0
- Steals: 0
- Blocks: 0
- Turnovers: 0
- FGs: 0-2
- 3Ps: 0-2
- FTs: 2-2
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Bronny James highlights vs. Grizzlies
Bronny James picked up Yuki Kawamura then steals 💪 pic.twitter.com/8HnW4Vg0Xh
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