When the Los Angeles Lakers decided to draft rookie guard Bronny James in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft, they invited all sorts of criticism toward them. Los Angeles drafted James because they believed he could help the team out down the line but many were critical of the decision.

The young guard may only be playing in the South Bay Lakers' home games this season instead of traveling on the road with the team like a normal G League player.

When the Los Angeles Lakers assigned James to the G League on Nov. 7 ... They became the first father-son duo to play together in an NBA game. The road trip allowed Bronny to get playing time when the Lakers visited the Cleveland Cavaliers, the team ...