Bronny James is making a splash in the G League this weekend, stepping away from his usual spot with the Los Angeles Lakers to join the South Bay Lakers. On Friday night, Bronny and his squad took on the Texas Legends and came out victorious, 127-105.
While Bronny's shooting wasn't at its sharpest, he showcased his versatility across the stat sheet. His final tally included 13 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 blocks, and a steal. Despite going 5-14 from the field and 1-4 from beyond the arc, he managed to contribute significantly, ending with a plus-9 rating in his 27 minutes of play.
South Bay jumped out to an early lead, allowing their bench to get significant minutes. Drew Timme was the standout performer, leading with 25 points, eight rebounds, and four assists. Adou Thiero was nearly flawless, adding 19 points on an impressive 7-for-8 shooting.
From the bench, Augustas Marciulionis made his presence felt with a double-double, scoring 13 points, dishing out 10 assists, and grabbing seven rebounds.
On the other side, the Legends' Ryan Nembhard, a regular NBA contributor, put up a fight with 25 points and 14 assists, despite shooting 8-26 from the field.
This game was just the first of a back-to-back series in Frisco, Texas, with South Bay set to face the Legends again on Saturday night. Bronny is expected to don the G League Lakers jersey once more, giving fans another chance to see his developing game in action.