As the Lakers win their first Summer League game, Bronny James plays well.

July 18, 2024

As the Lakers win their first Summer League game, Bronny James plays well.

In the Lakers' third game in Las Vegas, Bronny James finally made a three-pointer and made an impression on the floor. However, these developments felt simultaneously significant and insignificant.

On the one hand, the 12 points, nine of which came in the first half, demonstrated the abilities that the Lakers have been showcasing ever since they selected James with their second-round pick last month. However, just as James' early difficulties in Vegas weren't really cause for concern, neither was a strong first half on Wednesday.

The Lakers had cause to smile after their team's maiden victory, an 87-86 triumph over the Hawks.

Regarding the victory, Bronny James commented, "It was really encouraging." "Reminds me to never give up, even when it seems like nothing is going my way right now.Just letting everyone know to keep up the good effort, and the results will follow.

NBA players learn, fail, and succeed in real time; development is rarely linear, at least not with this degree of interest.

The gym was less crowded on Wednesday due in part to the naturally waning atmosphere in Vegas during Summer League and in part to the absence of both the top picks of the Lakers, Dalton Knecht, and Atlanta, Zaccharie Risacher, at No. 1 overall. However, James received overwhelmingly enthusiastic ovation for every move he made, from announcing his starting position to his game-opening jumper to his first three of the summer.

Even when he got up to return to the game and head to the scorer's table, the crowd went wild.
After starting the game 0-for-15 against the Lakers during the summer, James played his finest offensive basketball against the Hawks, attacking the hoop early and eventually making two of five three-pointers.

Following, Bronny James stated, "Really just trying to keep my confidence going out there and playing my game." "I think I understand how to play the game properly. Thus, if I play my game every game, I'll get those kinds of results.

James and Knecht are anticipated to play against Cleveland on Thursday.

After dropping their first two games in Vegas and all three of the California Classic, the Lakers were desperate for their first victory of the summer. They started the game strongly before Atlanta took control of the second half.

With his best performance of the summer, Colin Castleton—who is in his second season on a two-way contract—scored 17 points, pulled down 12 rebounds, and dished out six assists.

Late in the game, his play at the rim on both sides gave the team momentum and helped them overcome their losing record. He was a highly anticipated second-round choice.

Castleton remarked of James, "It takes a little bit of time." You know, he has a lot going on for him and is under a lot of strain. Thus, he has an excellent mindset. As a teammate, he is an amazing young man. And we enjoy having him around. Everyone in the company enjoys spending time with him.

"He made excellent shots tonight." It has developed a nice rhythm. So, establishing a solid rhythm was the most important thing for him.

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This article first published in the Los Angeles Times.

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