Lakers Face Calls to Waive Bronny James as 0.8-Point Start Follows LeBron Exit
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Updated · Fox News · Nov 11
Lakers Face Calls to Waive Bronny James as 0.8-Point Start Follows LeBron Exit
1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Nov 11
Summary
Bronny James is drawing renewed calls to lose his Lakers roster spot after averaging 0.8 points through five games, with critics arguing LeBron James's move to Philadelphia removed the main rationale for keeping him.
55th overall in 2024, Bronny has produced little in two NBA seasons: 2.3 points in 27 games as a rookie and 2.9 points in 42 games last season, despite modest shooting improvement.
G League numbers have not strengthened his case. Bronny averaged 13.8 points in 20 games last season, and his 12.9 player efficiency rating ranked 330th among qualified players.
The scrutiny is sharper because Los Angeles already waived 2024 first-rounder Dalton Knecht, who averaged 7.1 points on 46.0% shooting across 132 NBA games, while Bronny remains on a guaranteed $2.3 million deal.
The debate underscores the nepotism questions that followed Bronny's selection, with critics saying his NBA path was tied to LeBron's presence and now looks harder to justify.