JJ Redick praised Bronny James’ play regardless of James taking pictures 1-12 within the Los Angeles Lakers’ preseason loss to the Phoenix Suns on Friday night time.
James completed with eight factors.
“He’s a lot extra comfy and assured as a participant,” Redick stated of James following the sport. “Talent-wise, read-wise, all of these issues have improved, however there is a huge distinction between bettering these issues in particular person exercises and small group settings and doing it 5-on-5. … He is a completely totally different participant than he was a yr in the past.”
James, who performed 24 minutes, shot 1-of-8 from three.Â
James added that he felt comfy regardless of the stat line.Â
“Undoubtedly felt like I used to be extra comfy, particularly with the ball in my palms, and with the defensive and offensive schemes,” James stated. “However I am simply attempting to really feel it out. Feeling my method nonetheless and simply persevering with to develop.”
The Lakers play the Warriors on Sunday for his or her second preseason recreation. LeBron James and Luka Doncic will each sit the matchup.Â
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