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Bronny James Steps Up as Lakers' Young Star in Preseason Showdown!

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Bronny's preseason debut with the Lakers has everyone buzzing, while LeBron watches from the sidelines!

The Los Angeles Lakers are kicking off their preseason in style, as they host the Minnesota Timberwolves for an exciting match-up at Acrisure Arena in the sunny Coachella Valley. It's a golden opportunity for fans to catch a glimpse of the promising and talented Bronny James, making his professional debut. As coach JJ Redick announced, while the iconic LeBron James and Anthony Davis will be taking a break this round, they anticipate making an appearance in their upcoming weekend games, keeping the excitement levels high!

As the anticipation builds, Lakers fans are thrilled to see Bronny step onto the court for the first time as a part of the purple and gold. Known for his exceptional skills and basketball IQ, he has captured the attention of the sporting community since his high school days. The matchup against the Timberwolves marks not only the beginning of a significant chapter in Bronny's career but also offers a chance for the young star to shine under the spotlight without the shadow of his legendary father for the moment.

Unfortunately for the Lakers, the preseason opener didn’t go as planned; they fell to the Timberwolves with a score where Bronny managed to net his only shot in the fourth quarter. Nevertheless, it was indeed a great experience for him and an opportunity for other players like Dalton Knecht and Austin Reaves who stepped up, each contributing 16 points to the scoreboard. The stage is set for more exhilarating action as the team gears up to face the Suns next!

In the backdrop of this exhilarating game, it’s noteworthy that LeBron’s decision to give Bronny some limelight on his own is a huge statement about mentorship. The Lakers hope this initial experience pumps up Bronny’s confidence as he takes his first steps into the NBA. Plus, did you know that Bronny is considered one of the top prospects in his class? The stakes are higher than ever as fans are eager to see if he’ll make a name for himself just like his father did!

Interesting fact: The Lakers have a rich history of producing strong young talent, and with Bronny entering the fold, many are drawing parallels to when Kobe Bryant made his debut at 17! Lightning doesn’t strike twice, but who knows? The future’s looking bright in Laker land!

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Bronny James expected to play in preseason with Lakers | NBA.com (NBA.com)

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Bronny James begins his Lakers career with a preseason debut ... (The Washington Post)

Bronny James played in his first NBA preseason game when the Lakers host Minnesota in the first of Los Angeles' two games in the Coachella Valley.

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Lakers fall in preseason opener to the Timberwolves (Los Angeles Times)

Bronny James makes his only basket in the fourth quarter while Dalton Knecht and Austin Reaves have a team-high 16 points each against Minnesota.

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The Los Angeles Lakers are back in the desert for a second consecutive year, set to play a pair of preseason games at Acrisure Arena.

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LeBron James didn't play in the Lakers preseason opener at Acrisure Arena, but his son did and scored his first points as an NBA player.

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How did Bronny James do in his first preseason game? Check out his stats from the LA Lakers-Minnesota Timberwolves contest.

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Austin Reaves and first-round pick Dalton Knecht lead the Lakers with 16 points apiece in a 124-107 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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Lakers fall in preseason opener to the Timberwolves (Yahoo Sports)

Bronny James makes his only basket in the fourth quarter while Dalton Knecht and Austin Reaves have a team-high 16 points each against Minnesota.

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After practice Saturday, LeBron James said the Lakers "want to carry over with what we did today at practice" following a preseason-opening loss Friday.

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