Bronny James stars in road debut for South Bay Lakers

Bronny James’ first street sport within the G League resulted within the highest-scoring output of his younger profession Thursday night time.

The Los Angeles Lakers rookie scored a game-high 30 factors on 13-of-23 taking pictures as his South Bay Lakers fell to the Valley Suns 106-100 in Tempe, Arizona.

The No. 55 decide on this yr’s draft added three rebounds, two assists, a steal and a block. He is now averaging 14.0 factors, 3.5 rebounds and a couple of.5 assists throughout 4 G League video games total.

James, 20, was lately sidelined for a number of weeks whereas coping with a bone bruise in his left heel. The Lakers have been cautious in his restoration, sources advised ESPN on Wednesday, as a result of the heel damage was affecting the identical leg that required left knee surgical procedure to restore a torn meniscus when he was in highschool.

James has performed seven video games within the NBA this season, most lately Sunday in opposition to the Portland Path Blazers, however is averaging lower than 3 minutes per contest.

James’ father, LeBron James, will miss a second straight sport Friday when the Lakers tackle the Minnesota Timberwolves. He is coping with foot soreness, in accordance with the crew.