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The South Bay Lakers may be off to a promising 2-0 start, but Bronny James continues to face challenges in his G League debut season. While teammate Quincy Olivari shines with back-to-back impressive performances, LeBron's son is struggling to find his rhythm. John E.
Sokolowski-Imagn Images In Saturday's matchup against the Stockton Kings, Bronny's struggles were on full display. He managed just 4 points on 2-of-10 shooting, along with 2 assists, 2 rebounds and a block in 25 minutes of action. South Bay Lakers head coach Zack Guthrie didn't sugarcoat the situation when discussing Bronny's development: "It's about competing at a high level and playing the right way.
.. We need to raise our collective intensity on the ball.
It's hard when you haven't played at a high level your whole life, you have to learn to be physical, dictate the pace, and adapt to modern offenses. In the G League, there are no days off; every possession matters." South Bay Lakers head coach Zach Guthrie told media members after the game that the possibility of Bronny playing in Oceanside against the San Diego Clippers is being "discussed.
" pic.twitter.com/Rg8aIPW6kt The contrast between Bronny and Olivari is becoming increasingly apparent.
While Bronny grapples with his poor offense, Olivari has emerged as the team's standout performer, dropping 24 points against Stockton with impressive efficiency from both the field and the free-throw line. As Olivari makes his case for a place on the Lakers' bench, his standout performances could catch head coach JJ Redick's attention. The Lakers have already found success with young talents like Dalton Knecht and Austin Reaves, demonstrating Reddick's uncanny ability to develop promising players.
The special treatment Bronny receives as LeBron's son might be adding extra pressure to his performance. However, it's worth remembering that G League development isn't always linear, and as the son of one of basketball's greatest players, Bronny deserves time to find his footing at the professional level. It's for the best that coach Guthrie is not afraid to provide honest criticize of the young guard.
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