After the Lakers reportedly gave Bronny James "special treatment" that kept him from traveling with the G League team, the franchise has changed its course. Thursday, James will make his G League road debut when South Bay takes on the Valley Suns in Tempe, Ariz.
James' first road trip with the G League team is an opportunity to build upon his best performance as a pro. He returned from a heel injury to score 16 points in 22 minutes of action against the San Diego Clippers in G League action on Saturday, Dec. 7.
After limited NBA action Sunday, James is back on the G League stage where he and his South Bay teammates will face the Suns G League affiliate.
The Sporting News will keep you up to date with James' numbers from the game in Arizona.
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Bronny James live stats vs. Valley Suns
Final score: Valley Suns 106, South Bay Lakers 100
- Points: 30
- Rebounds: 3
- Assists: 2
- Steals: 1
- Blocks: 1
- TOs: 2
- Fouls: 3
- FG: 13-23
- 3FG: 3-9
James had an ultra-efficient first half for the South Bay Lakers, scoring 13 points on 5-of-7 shooting including a perfect 3-of-3 mark from 3-point range. James also added a block and an assist, committing two turnovers along the way.
While he shot 0-for-6 from beyond the arc in the second half, James piled on 17 more points without any turnovers in what would be a narrow Lakers loss. James finished an efficient 13-of-23, adding three rebounds and two assists.
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Bronny James highlights vs. Valley Suns
Don’t let the man get comfortable… pic.twitter.com/NxyVGeYD1v
— South Bay Lakers (@SouthBayLakers) December 13, 2024
Hello, Bronny James!!!#SBLakers x @Lakers pic.twitter.com/P5EGQ0vHVF
— South Bay Lakers (@SouthBayLakers) December 13, 2024
Have yourself a night, Bronny 🤩#SBLakers x @Lakers pic.twitter.com/e6J3UREXLj
— South Bay Lakers (@SouthBayLakers) December 13, 2024
— South Bay Lakers (@SouthBayLakers) December 13, 2024
BRONNY JAMES STATS: Complete G League game logs | Complete NBA game logs
South Bay Lakers NBA G League schedule 2024-25
Here is South Bay's upcoming schedule:
| Date | Opponent (Affiliate) | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| Dec. 12 | at Valley Suns (Suns) | 9 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Dec. 13 | at Valley Suns (Suns) | 9 p.m. | Tubi |
| Dec. 19-22 | G League Winter Showcase (Orlando) | — | — |
| Dec. 27 | at Cleveland Charge (Cavaliers) | 7 p.m. | NBAGLeague.com |
| Dec. 28 | at Cleveland Charge (Cavaliers) | 7 p.m. | NBAGLeague.com |
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