The Los Angeles Lakers have been forced to use Bronny James in seven of their first ten games, and fans should be questioning his future in the NBA. The 21-year-old is playing behind Nick Smith Jr. in the rotation, who is on a two-way contract after being waived by the rebuilding Hornets. Bronny is on a cheap contract through the 2027-28 season, but the Lakers need production from that roster spot.
Injuries have forced head coach JJ Redick to use the younger James. It instantly blew up in his face and hasn’t looked better since.