Bronny James Stats Tonight: LeBron James' son endures horrific game as he flops in South Bay Lakers' G League loss (Mar. 10)
Bronny James was back in action on Monday, suiting up for the South Bay Lakers in their NBA G League game against the Motor City Cruise. The Lakers' G League team played at the UCLA Health Training Center, with Bronny joining Quincy Olivari, Cole Swider, Stanley Johnson and Solomon Young in the starting lineup.
LeBron James' son had a tough outing, arguably his worst performance of the season so far. The Lakers rookie struggled to make a 3-pointer and his turnovers only compounded the team's difficulties.
In the end, Bronny James finished with 16 points on 5 of 16 shooting from the field, including 0 of 6 from beyond the arc, and 3 of 4 from the free throw line. He also recorded two rebounds, four assists, one steal and committed four turnovers. His plus/minus for the game was -16.
Bronny James through 4 quarters
Bronny started the game a bit rusty, struggling to get his shots to fall, particularly from beyond the arc. However, he got on the scoreboard with a basket from inside the arc and also created a scoring opportunity for a teammate during the first period.
At halftime, Bronny James had two points on 1 of 3 shooting from the floor, including 0 of 2 from 3-point range. He also recorded one assist in the opening half.
In the second quarter, Bronny took three more shots, converting just one. However, his playmaking ability shone through as he registered two more assists during the period.
At half time, LeBron James' son had six points on 2 of 6 shooting, including 0 of 2 from beyond the arc, and 1 of 1 from the free throw line. He also recorded three assists and one rebound.
Even after the halftime break, Bronny James continued to struggle with his 3-point shot. However, the Lakers rookie didn't shy away from attacking the basket, focusing on driving inside the arc to provide his team with an offensive spark in the third quarter.
The former USC guard took five shots in the period, making two of them. His defensive effort also ramped up, as he recorded a steal during the quarter.
The Lakers rookie continued to struggle in the fourth quarter, attempting five shots but making only one. Bronny's turnover issues also worsened as he committed four turnovers throughout the game. His poor performance contributed to the South Bay Lakers' 110-97 loss at home.