Did Bronny James show enough in Summer League to make the Lakers rotation?

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James is missing tonight’s Summer League finale due to rest, ending his playing time until the start of training camp. After playing in several games between the California Classic and the Summer League in Las Vegas, the team determined it would be best to rest key players.

James was included in this despite fans’ interest in watching him perform. It’s been a shaky start for James, but he’s bounced back quite nicely in his last few games.

James looked more confident on the court, even coming up with some clutch baskets. It took him a while to get used to the speed and physicality of the NBA, but he showed why the team has so much hope for him to become an NBA player on the line.

But the question is whether or not he’s shown enough to crack the Lakers’ rotation for next season. The answer is both yes and no for the beginner.

James will spend most of the year with the G-League, but the Lakers could choose to bring him up to the main team at some point. They’ll want to have him play alongside his dad to make history so we can see it happen early in the year to avoid questions throughout the season.

The young guard showed strong defensive instincts, something he was praised for entering the NBA. But his offensive game is still a work in progress, so he’ll need to develop it while playing in the G-League.

If the Lakers can be patient with him, he could end up being an impact player at the NBA level. Los Angeles drafted him for a reason, not just because of his father, and they want to see him blossom into the player they believe he can become.

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