Bronny James, rookie guard for the Los Angeles Lakers, is set to make his G League debut with the South Bay Lakers, a move that has sparked unprecedented excitement. For the young prospect, this isn’t a step back but the ideal pathway to develop his skills.

"The Los Angeles Lakers have recalled guards Bronny James Jr. and Jalen Hood-Schifino and forward Maxwell Lewis from the South Bay Lakers," Arash Markazi of The Sporting Tribune posted on X. "All three are still expected to play in Saturday’s South Bay Lakers season opener against the Salt Lake City Stars in El Segundo."

Bronny James has appeared in four games for the Los Angeles Lakers so far this season. Following limited playing time, the Lakers have assigned the former USC guard to the G League. ESPN's Shams Charania reports that he will be on the Lakers' roster for Friday's game but will play in the G League on Saturday.