As Bronny James' rookie season with the Lakers continues, he's starting to show signs of growth during his G League assignments. After a few impressive scoring performances with South Bay, James has traveled with the team to play in the G League Winter Showcase in Orlando.
The South Bay Lakers played their first of two games in Orlando on Thursday against the Greensboro Swarm, the Hornets' G League affiliate.
The Sporting News tracked James' stats and highlights as he and the Lakers played their first of two games in Orlando.
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Bronny James live stats vs. Greensboro Swarm
It wasn't his most efficient shooting night from the field but James continued his streak of double-digit scoring with 16 points in a loss to Greensboro. In addition to his scoring, James dished out five assists and pulled down four rebounds in the game.
As for things to clean up on, James committed five fouls and six turnovers. Mistakes come with aggression, however, and his mentality shift is certainly a welcomed sight for Lakers brass.
Final score: South Bay Lakers 98, Greensboro Swarm 90
- Points: 16
- Rebounds: 4
- Assists: 5
- Steals: 3
- Blocks: 0
- TOs: 6
- Fouls: 5
- FG: 5-15
- 3FG: 2-5
MORE: Everything to know about the NBA G League Winter Showcase
Bronny James highlights vs. Greensboro Swarm
James wasted no time making his impact felt as a playmaker, assisting the Lakers' first two baskets of the game.
He also got going as a scorer early on, showing impressive pace as he got to his spot for a nine-foot pull-up jumper.
The ball movement was on full display for James and the Lakers in the first half as he strung together another series of back-to-back assists, followed by a wide-open catch-and-shoot 3.
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South Bay Lakers NBA G League schedule 2024-25
Here is South Bay's upcoming schedule:
| Date | Opponent (Affiliate) | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| Dec. 19 | vs. Greensboro Swarm (Hornets)* | 12 p.m. | ESPNU |
| Dec. 21 | vs. Osceola Magic (Magic)* | 12 p.m. | ESPNU |
| Dec. 27 | at Cleveland Charge (Cavaliers) | 7 p.m. | NBAGLeague.com |
| Dec. 28 | at Cleveland Charge (Cavaliers) | 7 p.m. | NBAGLeague.com |
| Jan. 3 | at Mexico City Capitanes | 9 p.m. | Tubi |
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