TERRIBLE DECISION: I Can’t Keep Pretending Bronny James Speaks Out As He…
In the history of the Los Angeles Lakers, several rookies have burst out of the scene. But the case of Bronny James is a lot different. The UAC product dealt with health issues and hadn’t played ample college basketball before the NBA. In his showings at the Summer League, his talent and instincts were evident. The 19-year-old has a brilliant understanding of the game. However, his numbers didn’t match the mental edge he had at such a young age. For those reasons “he needs playing time” according to Magic Johnson.
Operations of the Lakers, Johnson has deep trust in the development unit of the franchise. He emerged as a vicious star from the time he was a rookie under the Purple and Gold. For Bronny, he simply thinks having him perform reps and putting him in game situations is the key to harnessing his abilities. To be a 15-20 minutes a night player though, Magic thinks his evolution has to come far away from the NBA.
Under JJ Redick, the Lakers have high regard for their G-League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers. They have hired a new coach solely tasked with sharpening their young core and preparing them for the highest level of basketball. In his prior talks, Redick himself promoted the G-League as a “tool” for Bronny James to polish his skills and mold him into a capable NBA player who can make an impact.
