Lakers give Bronny James big chance — and it doesn’t go well
NY Post
Bronny James might not be ready for the NBA quite yet.
James received some legitimate minutes in the first quarter of the Lakers’ 118-104 loss to the 76ers on Tuesday and was abused by guard Tyrese Maxey, who isolated the rookie guard at any opportunity.
Bronny ended the game 0-for-5 from the floor with three turnovers in 15 minutes (four in the first quarter) and had a -9 plus/minus in the first quarter, one of the worst marks in the NBA on Tuesday.
“Maybe put him in a tough spot,” Lakers coach JJ Redick told reporters about giving James his first extended minutes with the team. “Flying up yesterday, nationally televised game in Philly and all that stuff. He didn’t play well, but he’s been playing great in the stay-ready games, and he’s been playing great in the G [League].”
James had mostly played mop-up duty in games that had outcomes already decided, not playing more than five minutes in any game this season.
On one of James’ first possessions on Tuesday, Maxey isolated the rookie and easily scored. James then turned it over on the offensive end, leading to a transition bucket for the 76ers.
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