LeBron James’ Ex-Teammate Opens Up About Lakers Drafting Bronny: ‘It’s Not Going to Look Good
Shumpert pointed out that many rookies experience similar difficulties early in their careers. “Because of where he grew up in that household — and I'm sure they watch a ton of tape I just watched the kid play this summer. I watched him play, and all I could think was, if anybody else made these mistakes, it's part of being a rookie,” said LeBron James' former teammate.
In Bronny James' NBA preseason debut, he played 16 minutes, scoring 2 points on 1-of-6 shooting in the Lakers' 124-107 loss to the Timberwolves. He contributed 3 blocks, 1 assist, and 1 rebound, and despite his slow offensive start, his defense stood out, particularly with a chase-down block early in the game. His first basket came with less than a minute remaining, drawing cheers from the crowd. Coach JJ Redick praised Bronny's potential, highlighting his defensive prowess.
Coach JJ Redick expressed his satisfaction with Bronny James after the game, saying, "I liked what I saw from Bronny... he's so easy to coach, and he's got great soul and energy." He praised Bronny's defensive instincts and potential to become a disruptive defender, evident in his three blocks. Redick acknowledged that Bronny is still finding his offensive rhythm and emphasized the coaching staff's role in helping him develop. Overall, Redick was pleased with Bronny's progress in training camp and his performance during the game.
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