Bronny James’ debut performance: Lakers-Timberwolves preseason recap
Bronny James played his first preseason game for the Los Angeles Lakers, who fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-107 in Palm Springs, California, on Friday.
Before the game, James expressed both nerves and excitement, eager to absorb knowledge from his fellow teammates. The rookie entered the game off the bench at the start of the second quarter.
In his opening six minutes, James did not score, but he tallied two blocks, an assist, and one turnover.
James made a crucial defensive play by blocking a shot from Rob Dillingham, leading to a teammate retrieving the ball and passing it back to James, who then assisted Rui Hachimura for a three-pointer.
Bronny returned to the game in the fourth quarter and managed to score, ending the game with some points to his name.
Here’s everything you need to know about his debut performance.
Did Bronny James play alongside LeBron James?
Unfortunately, the father-son duo did not share the court during the game against the Timberwolves, as LeBron was absent from the match.
Fans are eagerly awaiting the moment when the two will become the first father-son pair in NBA history to play together in a game.
Bronny James’ stats from the game against the Timberwolves
- Points: 2
- FG: 1-for-6
- Rebounds: 1
- Assists: 1
- Steals: 0
- Blocks: 3
- Turnovers: 1
- Fouls: 0
- Minutes: 16
