Bronny James returned to the Los Angeles Lakers' Summer League rotation on Wednesday night after missing the last game with knee swelling.
However, James had another disappointing performance in the Lakers' 80-76 loss to the Miami Heat in the final game of the California Classic.
James, the 55th overall pick in this year's NBA draft, played 29 minutes as one of the team's five starters. However, he only took three shots, one of which he made and one of two free throws to score three points.
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Bronny James Jr., #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers, looks on against the Sacramento Kings during the first half of the 2024 California Classic Summer League game at Chase Center on July 6, 2024 in San Francisco. (Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
He also recorded five rebounds and three assists.
While his offensive game has yet to shine in his first two games this summer, James' defensive prowess was on full display Wednesday night.
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James recorded two steals and three blocks, while working hard on that end of the court.
Some NBA fans were critical when James was outplayed by the Heat's Alondes Williams, even though he performed a beautiful spin move to break free and score a basket.
However, James demonstrated his ability to guard almost everyone on the court, especially on the perimeter.
Bronny James Jr., #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers, looks on against the Sacramento Kings during the first half of the 2024 California Classic Summer League game at Chase Center on July 6, 2024 in San Francisco. (Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
He was also seen battling with 7-foot-1 center Warren Washington in a defensive stance. Washington was unable to pass the ball low with James on top of him, and the Lakers youngster recorded one of his blocks when a Heat guard tried to get to the basket on the same play.
However, while these rushing plays will always have an impact on the game, fans are more critical of the offense, and this performance was similar to James' debut.
LeBron James' son scored just four points in 21 minutes in his first game before having to sit out due to knee swelling in the Lakers' second Summer League game against the Golden State Warriors.
Of course, development is all the Lakers are looking for in these games, which have no impact on the regular season. Plus, at the time, ESPN reported that James would likely be undergoing major development in the G League during his first pro season.
Bronny James Jr., #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers, shoots a free throw against the Sacramento Kings during the second half of their 2024 California Classic Summer League game at Chase Center on July 6, 2024 in San Francisco. (Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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When father-son duo James steps onto the court for the first time as Lakers, they will become the first duo to play together in NBA history.
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