If the Lakers are hoping to develop rookie Bronny James into a true NBA-caliber player, they're not going about it correctly.

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James, the son of LeBron James, made his 13th NBA appearance on Tuesday night against the Philadelphia 76ers. Recalled from the G League after a 31-point performance for the South Bay Lakers on Friday, James entered JJ Redick's rotation in the first quarter against Philadelphia.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick commented on Bronny James' struggles during the Lakers' 118-104 road loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday

Lakers rookie guard Bronny James struggled against the 76ers on Tuesday, but remained optimistic about his play.

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James, the son of LeBron James, was recalled to the NBA after his 31-point performance in the G League on Friday. Turning in a career-high for the South Bay Lakers, James added two rebounds, three assists and two steals to his overall line.

Lakers rookie Bronny James set a new career high in scoring on Friday in the G League to lead the South Bay Lakers to a win over the Rip City Remix.

Bronny James added an impressive dunk to his 31-point performance Friday to help lift the South Bay Lakers to a 122-110 win over Rip City Remix.

It was a rough night overall for the Lakers, who lost Anthony Davis in the first quarter to what the team is calling an abdominal strain. Gabe Vincent, the team’s backup point guard, missed his second straight game with a left knee injury, necessitating Bronny’s addition to the rotation.

Bronny James saw his first real NBA minutes in the Lakers’ loss to the 76ers, but the night was more about growth than results.

Bronny James' first G League game in nearly one month was a rousing success, as the 20-year-old scored a career-high 31 points on 10-of-22 shooting with

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