Bronny James made his much-awaited NBA debut Saturday, however issues bought off to a gradual begin. The rookie scored simply 4 factors in his first Summer time League motion, because the Los Angeles Lakers misplaced to the Sacramento Kings 108-94 within the California Basic.
James performed 21 minutes within the loss, including two rebounds, two assists and a steal. Nonetheless, he shot 2-of-9 from the sphere, going 0-of-3 from deep and lacking each of his free-throw makes an attempt.
James earned his first NBA factors with a layup within the second quarter and earned extra with a well-placed midrange stepback.
James’ father, LeBron James, was at camp as a part of the Crew USA basketball roster and was not in a position to attend the sport in particular person. Nonetheless, LeBron confirmed help for his oldest son from afar, watching a clip of Bronny scoring his first factors quickly after the ball went within the internet, praising his child for being “robust.”
Kings guard Adonis Arms, who went undrafted in 2022 however has performed within the G League for 2 seasons, dominated the sport with 32 factors and 11 rebounds for Sacramento, with guard Antoine Davis pitching in 20 factors off the bench.
Ahead Blake Hinson led the Lakers, scoring 17 off the bench and going 5-of-7 on 3-pointers. In the meantime, Los Angeles guard Tommy Kuhse pitched in 15 factors and eight assists from the bench as nicely, whereas middle Colin Castleton added 11 factors and 10 rebounds.
Though Saturday marked Bronny’s’ first time stepping on the court docket in a Lakers uniform, it is unlikely to be his final, no matter his stats this summer season. The brand new Lakers No. 9 signed a multi-year assured contract final week, locking down the four-year, $7.9 million deal on Wednesday.