Bronny James Secures Second Career Start for Lakers Against Bucks
With LeBron James and several teammates sidelined, Bronny James is set to make his second career start for the Los Angeles Lakers. The young player will take the court against the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday, alongside notable teammates Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves, Deandre Ayton, and Jake LaRavia.
Bronny James: Second Career Start
This matchup marks the first time Bronny James has started a significant game this season—his previous start was in last season’s regular-season finale. In that game, he logged 38 minutes, recording 4 points, 6 assists, 4 steals, 3 rebounds, and 3 turnovers as the Lakers fell to the Portland Trail Blazers, 109-81.
Current Season Performance
In the current NBA season, Bronny has primarily contributed from the bench, participating in eight games. His average statistics include:
- Points: 2.3 per game
- Assists: 1.9 per game
- Minutes: 12.1 per game
- Shooting percentage: 29.2% from the field
- Three-point shooting: 25%
Despite these numbers, the Lakers’ current injury situation necessitated his promotion to the starting lineup.
Lakers’ Injury Impact
The absence of LeBron James, along with Marcus Smart, Gabe Vincent, and Rui Hachimura, had a significant impact on the Lakers’ lineup. The team is looking to manage a tough schedule, including a back-to-back game series. Smart and Hachimura both contributed in the Lakers’ most recent game against the New Orleans Pelicans but are unavailable due to illness and injury.
Bronny James’ elevation to a key role highlights the challenges the Lakers face this season as they navigate injuries and seek competitive performances on the court.
