NBA Fans React To Bronny James News Before Suns Game

ESPN's Shams Charania and Dave McMenamin reported news about Lakers rookie Bronny James.

Oct 18, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) warms up before the start of the game against the Golden State Warriors at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images / Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

On Friday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers will play their second game of the season when they host the Phoenix Suns in California.

Before the game, ESPN's Shams Charania and Dave McMenamin reported an update on rookie Bronny James.

Via Charania: "ESPN story with @mcten: Lakers rookie guard Bronny James is expected to start G League-NBA shuttle after upcoming five-game road trip, including a momentous return to Cleveland:"

ESPN story with @mcten: Lakers rookie guard Bronny James is expected to start G League-NBA shuttle after upcoming five-game road trip, including a momentous return to Cleveland: https://t.co/594fD7h3Jk

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 25, 2024

Many NBA fans reacted to the update about Bronny.

@30problemz: "This is best for his development"

This is best for his development

— 30🅿️roblemz (@30problemz) October 25, 2024

@wvyfromda7: "Fantastic move"

Fantastic move https://t.co/ZxaNf3YWAJ

— Wvyfromda7 (@wvyfromda7) October 25, 2024

@BronnyMuse06: "Better for his development to play 35 min a game in the G, good decision."

Better for his development to play 35 min a game in the G, good decision.

— BronnyMuse (@BronnyMuse06) October 25, 2024

@MrTreyV: "Good. Get some reps and start grinding"

Good. Get some reps and start grinding https://t.co/dMmdRnt6JV

— Mr. Vallier (@MrTreyV) October 25, 2024

@elIisburner: "Lakers got the viral clips they wanted lmao"

Lakers got the viral clips they wanted lmao

— Ellis🥋 (@elIisburner) October 25, 2024

@bron23xgoat: "Nice but I do wonder if he will play vs the Cavs because I am sure Cavs fans would come to watch that too"

Nice but I do wonder if he will play vs the Cavs because I am sure Cavs fans would come to watch that too https://t.co/6OP9rq256M

— #5ontheway (@bron23xgoat) October 25, 2024

@Aesthetichooper: "Bro needs to skip the road trip and go straight to South Bay"

Bro needs to skip the road trip and go straight to South Bay

— Aesthetic Hoopers 💫 (@Aesthetichooper) October 25, 2024

@theofficialJDC: "He’ll get actual minutes and a better chance of improving in the G League."

He’ll get actual minutes and a better chance of improving in the G League. https://t.co/Wf7llbid8h

— Jonathan Del Castillo (@theofficialJDC) October 25, 2024

McMenamin added: "This has been the plan for Bronny since he joined the organization, and is common practice for development. Last season, 23 of the 28 players selected in the 2nd Rd of the 2023 NBA Draft spent time in the G League"

This has been the plan for Bronny since he joined the organization, and is common practice for development. Last season, 23 of the 28 players selected in the 2nd Rd of the 2023 NBA Draft spent time in the G League https://t.co/u03nSv1tKL

— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) October 25, 2024

Bronny played three minutes in the team's 110-103 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday evening.

He had one rebound.

Oct 22, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) guards Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) as Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) guards Minnesota Timberwolves guard Joe Ingles (7) during the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena. This marked the first time in NBA history that a father and son played together. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images / Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images

Following the Suns, the Lakers will play their next game on Saturday evening when they host the Sacramento Kings.