After struggling to begin his first NBA Summer League, Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James had the best performance of his professional career in Thursday's win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Finishing with 13 points, five rebounds, three assists, and two blocks on 5/10 shooting in this game, James put tother a solid all-around showing.
While fans were looking forward to seeing James build on this performance, it will be his final one this summer. It was announced by the Lakers on Saturday that James, Dalton Knecht, and Maxwell Lewis will not play in the team's final NBA Summer League game against the Chicago Bulls.
As Lakers reporter Mike Trudell shared, this is a medical decision by the team. Wanting to ensure their young players are healthy, the Lakers are making the decision to rest James, Knecht, and Lewis in this final NBA Summer League game.
Understandably, Lakers fans are not happy with this announcement, with several fans making it known they will mot be watching:
The fanbase's disappointment is understandable, because as previously mentioned, James is coming off his best performance of the summer. Showing real signs of potential in LA's win over Cleveland, James looked comfortable for the first time in Summer League, particularly with his shot.
James' next action will likely come in the NBA preseason where he could have an opportunity to play alongside his father LeBron James for the first time. This will be a special moment that fans have been looking forward to since James was selected 55th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft.
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