The Los Angeles Lakers are forcing Bronny James to shine in the G League if he wants to get a shot in the rotation. Gabe Vincent hasn’t played since Dec. 14, but head coach JJ Redick is using Nick Smith Jr. to fill in. Smith Jr. was cut by the Hornets before the season and is on a two-way contract. Instead of getting that chance, LeBron’s son is playing for the South Bay Lakers and being forced to prove it.
Bronny’s future has never been more in doubt. He averages 1.6 points and 1.3 assists in 8.