The Los Angeles Lakers have made a surprising decision for reserve guard Bronny James ahead of Saturday's clash against the Milwaukee Bucks, the second game in as many nights for both clubs.

Per Los Angeles' official X account, the 6-foot-2 guard has been promoted to the team's first five, alongside five-time All-NBA First Team superstar guard Luka Doncic, rising backcourt standout Austin Reaves, plus new free agent frontcourt signings Jake LaRavia and Deandre Ayton.

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Los Angeles coach JJ Redick's decision to shift James into his first five ahead of, say, defense-first forward Jarred Vanderbilt or sharpshooting swingman Dalton Knecht serves as a welcome indicator that he's seen some major developmental upside in the raw young pro.

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