The Los Angeles Lakers are not looking in rhythm this season. Their recent loss to the Golden State Warriors brought questions among fans. With their core member, LeBron James, absent and several players out of the rotation, the team struggles to make a substantial impact on the court. However, rookie Bronny James also made the list among the sidelined players, as he did not play against the Warriors.
Bronny’s G League performance made him earn a spot in the Lakers’ core. Yet, his rough shooting night against the Phoenix Suns early in the league raises some concerns. Head coach JJ Redick opted for a nine-team rotation that featured Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Gabe Vincent, DeAndre Ayton, and Rui Hachimura in the starting lineup, and the bench included Jarred Vanderbilt, Marcus Smart, Jake