LeBron Wire evaluates Bronny James, Lakers in NBA summer opener

Bronny James and the rest of the summer Lakers began their NBA journey on Saturday at the California Classic in San Francisco against the Sacramento Kings. LeBron Wire evaluated Bronny and the other Lakers on the court, with the Bronny grade being less than what he hoped for:

Unfortunately, the most talked-about man in this year’s NBA draft class didn’t do well on Saturday.

He went just 2-of-9 from the field and missed all three of his 3-point attempts and both of his free throw attempts. The son of LeBron James mustered just four points in 22 minutes.

It will likely take a while for the younger James to become whatever he will become, so fans need to be patient with him.

Patience is certainly necessary with Bronny. This is not a quick-fix. This is a two-year development project, most likely, and anyone who thinks the timetable is shorter than two years is probably not being realistic. Can Bronny have a few moments on an NBA floor with LeBron and maybe play mop-up minutes late in the 2025 regular season, when starters get rested for the playoffs? Sure. Does this mean Bronny will get regular NBA minutes next season? Nope. He will be in the G League, developing his game.

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