Tag: Bronny James

SNL Weekend Update somehow made a Bronny James joke about Donald Trump’s win

We promise, it makes actual sense.

Of course the Weekend Update segment on Saturday Night Live this week — hosted by Bill Burr — was going to deal with the 2024 presidential election, as the cold open did.

And wouldn’t you know it? There was a sports joke woven in about it.

Here’s what Michael Che said: “Clearly, I’ve been spending too much time with you white liberals and your goofy optimism. It wasn’t even close. At one point, [Donald] Trump was so far ahead, they put in Bronny [James].”

A clear reference to a blowout victory that would feature Bronny getting put in because the Los Angeles Lakers game would be out of reach.

Watch below, around the 1:04-minute mark:

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Why did the Lakers send Bronny James to the G League? Here’s the answer.

This is why you won’t see Bronny with the Lakers.

Los Angeles Lakers rookie guard Bronny James will suit up in the G League for the South Bay Lakers, which was not unexpected.

After sharing the court with his father LeBron on Opening Night and then later scoring his first basket in the NBA, the 20-year-old will also play in the developmental league with the Lakers’ G League affiliate.

It is the correct decision for everyone involved and even has fans excited to check out the South Bay Lakers as his first game is already sold out. But why is the first-year pro no longer playing alongside his father?

BRONNY JAMES: Sending him to the G League is the right move for the Lakers and for him

Bronny will reportedly only play in home games for the South Bay Lakers, alternating his time between the G League and the NBA.

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While this isn’t necessarily the most logical path for Bronny to split time between the two rosters, his experience with South Bay will have tons of value.

It isn’t uncommon for a second-round pick to predominantly play in the G League, especially for someone who is as young as Bronny who did not get a surplus of collegiate experience in the NCAA.

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Bronny James selling out his G League debut is his most impressive accomplishment yet

Bronny James is growing the game in the G League!

Los Angeles Lakers rookie guard Bronny James will play in the G League for the South Bay Lakers, which is the correct decision for all involved.

This is not a punishment but rather the right path for a young player who only recently turned 20 years old and did not have extensive success in the NCAA.

The opportunity to play in the G League is a fantastic chance for a young prospect to develop their game, and it is where most second-round picks with his level of experience begin their professional careers. There is nothing very unusual about a rookie spending time outside of the NBA.

BRONNY JAMES: Sending him to the G League is the right move for the Lakers and for him

What is far more unusual, though, is for a sellout crowd to watch teams play in the G League.

But when the former USC guard makes his debut for South Bay, that is exactly what he will expect as the team announced a capacity attendance with tickets being re-sold for as much as $271 to sit courtside.

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South Bay ranked last in attendance the season before last, drawing an average crowd of 441 fans per game. The venue has a small capacity of less than 1,000 people, for what it is worth, but drawing any interest to the Lakers G League affiliate is no easy task.

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What’s up with Bronny James keeping the nets after his first NBA basket? A brief debate.

What did you think of Cleveland cutting down the nets for Bronny?

Los Angeles Lakers rookie guard Bronny James scored his first career NBA basket during a road game against his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers.

It was a blowout loss for the Lakers against the Cavs, where LeBron James spent two different chapters of his NBA career. The most memorable moment of the game was when Bronny finally earned his first regular-season basket.

While it was an awesome accomplishment for Bronny, there was a surprising decision made after the game. The Cavaliers gave the rookie the net that was used on his first regular-season basket, which is a gesture usually reserved for when teams win the championships.

This was a special moment for Bronny, who basically grew up in that arena when his father played for the team. He may not get many opportunities for scoring much more soon, either, as he will soon play in the G League.

So we asked our staff what they thought of this decision by Cleveland.

What was your initial reaction when you saw this?

Michael D. Sykes: This was a pretty nice gesture from the Cavs, but it’s also kind of funny. Did someone just win a championship, or????

Prince Grimes: LOL

Blake Schuster: To laugh at the treatment given to a player that no one else would have ever gotten.

Robert Zeglinski: A cackle followed by a requisite eye roll.

Bryan Kalbrosky: I was frankly glad to see that someone has finally dethroned UConn as men’s back-to-back national champions!

What should Cleveland have done?

Michael D. Sykes: Nothing! The crowd had already given him an ovation and cheered for his first points. I think that’s more than enough for Bronny. He felt the love, I’m sure.

Prince Grimes: I didn’t have a problem with the net-cutting, only because it was Cleveland. Otherwise, I would say nothing. It was only funny because my brain associates net-cutting with winning a championship.

Blake Schuster: Look, I’m not trying to be a hater. It’s really cool that Bronny did this in Cleveland and even cooler that the crowd reacted the way it did. But cutting down the nets after a blowout loss is pretty cringe. Give Bronny a game ball in the locker room. Let LeBron hand it to him. Make it a moment, but let’s also stay in the right lane here.

Robert Zeglinski: The Cavaliers have a lifelong debt to LeBron James (for spurning them, then coming back) so they should actually grovel every chance they get. Abandon all concepts of self-respect.

Bryan Kalbrosky: They probably workshopped retiring his jersey and putting a statue of him next to the one they will eventually build out for LeBron, but I’m glad they realized that was a step too far.

What is a milestone for Bronny that deserves a red carpet?

Michael D. Sykes: He’ll be in the G League soon. So if he can actually get people to tune into G League games, feel free to give him another pat on the back.

Prince Grimes: The Lakers should do a whole Jumbotron presentation of his garbage time highlights on the night he gets his first start.

Blake Schuster: When he drops 50, he can cut down the nets for sure.

Robert Zeglinski: Plays any (read: absolutely any) non-garbage time minutes. Make him an MVP candidate for it.

Bryan Kalbrosky: They ought to do this for him at every arena if he scores. That doesn’t just include the NBA, by the way. When he is suiting up for the South Bay Lakers in the G League and goes 1-for-6 against the Sioux Falls Skyforce, he deserves that net as well. That is the G League affiliate for the Miami Heat, where LeBron won championships as well. It makes sense.

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LeBron James hilariously didn’t react to Bronny James’ first NBA basket

Bronny James finally got his first NBA basket. Did LeBron James miss it?

Los Angeles Lakers rookie guard Bronny James scored his first NBA basket on the road against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night.

However, his dad, Lakers superstar LeBron James, might not have seen it or didn’t have much of a reaction to it when it happened.

It was a tough night for the Lakers, as Bronny James played in the game late as Los Angeles trailed Cleveland by double digits and LeBron James was on the sideline.

We’re not sure if LeBron James just missed the moment when it happened or if he was just so bummed about how the game was going. It’s probably a coincidence, but a funny one at that.

No matter what, we’re sure LeBron James loved to see Bronny James finally get his first points. It’s also really cool Bronny James got his first NBA points in Cleveland, where his dad’s career started.

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LeBron James on the meaning of playing with Bronny was so heartwarming

“It’s family. It’s always been family over everything.”

LeBron James explained why playing with Bronny James is so special, and you might need your tissues for this one.

On Tuesday, LeBron and his son checked into a Timberwolves-Lakers matchup, making history as a father-son duo. Many people who have watched LeBron’s entire career might have found it mind-blowing to see him share the court with his oldest child. However, if that scene didn’t pull on everyone’s heartstrings, hearing LeBron talk about it might do it.

During a postgame interview, he was asked why playing with Bronny meant so much, especially for someone who has made history numerous times. LeBron didn’t hesitate to pour his heart out. Here’s what he shared with TNT’s Taylor Rooks:

“It’s family. It’s always been family over everything. You know, for me, I lost a lot of time because of this league…being on the road at times, missing a lot of of his things…”

“So, to be able to have this moment where I’m working still, and I can work alongside my son — It’s one of the greatest gifts I’ve ever got from the man above, and I’m [going] take full advantage of it.”

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A mic’d-up LeBron James gave Bronny James the best advice before their first Lakers game together

What a sweet moment between father and son.

LeBron James and Bronny James made history on Tuesday night, becoming the first father-son duo to play in a NBA game together.

The James duo played a couple of minutes together in the Los Angeles Lakers’ season opener at home against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second quarter.

Before they took the court together, a mic’d-up LeBron James gave some really sweet advice to Bronny James about playing in his first NBA game.

“You ready?” LeBron James asked Bronny James as the two sat on the bench before their big moment. “Just play care free… go out and play hard.”

If this doesn’t hit you in the feels just a bit, we’re not sure what will.

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LeBron James and Bronny James made history by finally playing in a Lakers game together

It finally happened. LeBron James and Bronny James have played together in an NBA game.

After years of waiting, NBA fans finally got the chance to see LeBron James and Bronny James play together in an NBA game.

While the two have technically played together in preseason action, Tuesday night’s Los Angeles Lakers home opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves is the first time they’ve gotten real minutes together in an official NBA contest.

The moment got the fans at Crypto.com Arena cheering as this exciting moment in NBA history unfolded right in front of them during the game’s second quarter.

A father and son playing in the same game really is something you don’t see every day in professional sports. It’s the first time this has ever happened in the NBA, in fact.

LeBron James got a sweet dunk while Bronny James was in the contest, and the elder James tried to connect with the younger James on a 3-pointer that didn’t connect with the basket.

The highlight for Bronny James in his playing time was playing good defense to help force an Anthony Edwards miss on a Timberwolves jumper.

What a cool moment this was for the James family, the Lakers and the NBA.

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LeBron James and Bronny James could play together at this specific moment on opening night

Here is when Bronny is expected to step on the court.

The moment has finally come for LeBron James and Bronny James.

After the Los Angeles Lakers selected the former USC guard with the No. 55 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, the rookie is expected to officially make his pro debut when his team begins the regular season.

Fans recently learned, per ESPN’s Shams Charania, that the 20-year-old son of LeBron is expected to make his debut “as soon as opening night” against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

But when during the game might history happen for the father and son? According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, there is a specific moment when fans may want to pay attention.

Windhorst added that while the Lakers have not revealed their plans for how they will use LeBron and Bronny, they have “shown their hands” a bit.

He added:

“I would expect as long as the game is going OK, be in your seat at the start of the second quarter. That’s when JJ Redick did this in the preseason to start the second quarter.”

According to Windhorst, it’s clear to Redick that this moment is “energizing” LeBron, which is good for the Lakers.

So if you are watching the game tonight and want to know when LeBron and Bronny will finally play at the same time, pay extra close attention at the end of the first going into the second quarter.

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Bronny James’ Lakers teammates love being around him

Anthony Davis and other Laker teammates are on board with Bronny James playing NBA basketball alongside LeBron. They love what they’re seeing.

The NBA world is about to witness history next week, from all indications. Bronny James and LeBron James appear likely to play in the same NBA regular-season game when the Los Angeles Lakers begin their 2024-2025 NBA season. Assuming LeBron and Bronny do take the court together, they will become the first father-son tandem to play in an NBA regular-season game as teammates.

You might reasonably wonder if the other players on the Lakers’ roster are fine with this, given the widespread awareness that Bronny James is not viewed as an NBA-ready player by most scouts and talent evaluators. The answer is clear: The Lakers are happy to be around Bronny and see him put in the work to become an NBA athlete.

Laker big man Anthony Davis is loving the energy Bronny brings to the locker room and is excited to witness this unique chapter in NBA history, as he told The Associated Press.

“It’s awesome,” Davis said. “It’s historic. It’s powerful. Bronny’s locker is across from mine, so every time I walk in and see it, it’s still surreal for me that he’s on the same team as his dad. I can’t wait until they step on the floor and officially make history, but it’s been super-dope to watch so far.”

Davis later added:

“He’s tough,” Davis said. “Obviously he’s defensive-minded. Some great blocks. The physicality he gets over on screens. He’s good with his hands as far as deflections and steals. But he’s also still learning. He’s still trying to figure everything out. We have to realize that. He’s still a rookie. It’s a different style of basketball, but I like what I’m seeing.”

The Lakers begin their new NBA regular season on Oct. 22 against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Los Angeles.

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