Ex-NBA Coach George Karl Makes Blunt Bronny James Statement

George Karl sent out a post about Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James.

Apr 10, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach George Karl speaks to the media before the game against the San Antonio Spurs at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-Imagn Images / Chris Humphreys-Imagn Images

On Saturday evening, the South Bay Lakers played their first game of the season when they hosted the Salt Lake City Stars.

All eyes were on Bronny James, who had been assigned to the G League for the game.

The Lakers won by a score of 110-96.

Bronny finished with six points, three rebounds, four assists, two steals and one block while shooting 2/10 from the field in 31 minutes of playing time.

WELCOME TO THE G!

Here’s a recap of Bronny James’ G League debut with the @southbaylakers. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/zXcUbdwOL1

— NBA G League (@nbagleague) November 10, 2024

Many people reacted to Bronny's performance, and one person who sent out a post was former NBA head coach George Karl.

Legion Hoops wrote: "Bronny James in his G-League debut:

6 points
5 turnovers
4 assists
3 rebounds
2 steals
1 block
2/10 FG
0/5 3P"

Bronny James in his G-League debut:

6 points
5 turnovers
4 assists
3 rebounds
2 steals
1 block
2/10 FG
0/5 3P pic.twitter.com/QKzAvkhE6V

— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) November 10, 2024

Karl responded: "Is Legion Hoops trying to create news by showing Bronny is bad, like everyone knew he would be?? This ain’t news"

Is Legion Hoops trying to create news by showing Bronny is bad, like everyone knew he would be?? This ain’t news https://t.co/0cUClM68ox

— George Karl (@CoachKarl22) November 10, 2024

Bronny was the 55th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft after one season at USC.

He finished his freshman year with averages of 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists per contest while shooting 36.6% from the field and 26.7% from the three-point range in 25 games.

The 20-year-old has appeared in five NBA games for the Lakers.

AD and the James family are at the South Bay Lakers’ opening night supporting Bronny 🤝

(via @LoJoMedia) pic.twitter.com/vo5HxlUoaG

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) November 10, 2024

The Lakers are 5-4 in their first nine games of the new season.

They will resume action on Sunday evening when they host RJ Barrett and the Toronto Raptors in Los Angeles.

Nov 8, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Jalen Hood-Schifino (0) and guard Bronny James (9) during the second half against the Philadelphia 76ers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images / Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

As for Karl, he was an NBA head coach for 27 seasons.