Since his draft selection in the second round last June, Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James has gained significant attention. His preseason play showed that he might not be ready for the NBA yet, which is why the Lakers haven’t used him much since the main season started.
Typically, he barely gets two or three minutes of playing time every game. But when the Toronto Raptors gave him barely eight seconds of playing time tonight, it got quite humiliating.
The rookie from USC made history by playing with his dad, LeBron James, in the season opener on October 22. Four games later, he scored his first NBA points against the Cavaliers during LeBron’s homecoming. His gameplay has faced criticism since his summer league debut, which is likely why the team doesn’t let him play for long stretches.
In a recent game, the Lakers won 131-125 against the Toronto Raptors. Bronny got on the court, but only for a brief moment. With just 7.6 seconds remaining to seal the win, Bronny replaced Anthony Davis, but he barely jogged on the floor due to the Lakers’ lack of possession. This led to mixed reactions from fans, with many poking fun at his limited playing time.
Fans react to Bronny James Cameo
The Los Angeles Lakers faced criticism after inserting rookie Bronny James into the game for just 7.6 seconds last night. NBA fans took to social media to express their disappointment, with some arguing that Bronny deserved more substantial opportunities to showcase his skills.
@battlecrazewu explained, “Putting Bronny James in for 7.6 seconds to appease the #Raptor / #Lakers fans when the game is over, is a slap in the face to the kid. Leave him on the bench unless you want to let him some real reps. Does nothing for him by making him into a sideshow.”
@jmitchxvii added, “Putting Bronny in for 7.6 seconds in the 4th qtr. is disrespectful… at this point, put me in the G-League so I can hoop…”
@JLew1050 joked, “7.6 seconds of Bronny and the crowd goes wild. Might have to retire JJ Redick’s jersey here too.”
