Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James will make his G League debut this weekend, and basketball fans are eager to see him perform to track his progress, so much so that tickets for the opening game are now sold out.
According to Arash Markazi of The Sporting Tribune, fans who will watch the opening game between the Salt Lake City Stars and the South Bay Lakers have paid a hefty price, especially since the cheapest ticket on the secondary market is roughly $200.
Before joining the South Bay Lakers on Saturday, Bronny James will be on the Los Angeles Lakers squad for Friday’s match against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Bronny James has made four regular-season appearances for the Purple and Gold, including their season opener on October 22 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He and his dad LeBron made history by becoming the first father-son tandem to play in an NBA game together.
The former USC guard scored his first NBA field goal during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 134-110 defeat against the Cleveland Cavaliers, as he made a pull-up jump shot during garbage time.
Los Angeles Lakers on a two-game losing streak
While the Los Angeles Lakers continue to monitor Bronny James’ development, they are also looking to improve their form. They have lost four of their last five games on the road.
During their 131-114 loss against the Memphis Grizzlies, head coach JJ Redick ripped the team for their poor effort, although it’s worth noting that Anthony Davis and Rui Hachimura were absent.
The Los Angeles Lakers’ defense is a concern. They have plummeted to 28th in defensive rating, conceding 118.8 points per 100 possessions.
