Bronny James's Second Summer League Is Turning Heads -- Rightfully So

From what the evidence shows, From an analytical perspective, What's remarkable is SportsMoneyBronny James's Second Summer League Is Turning Heads -- Rightfully SoByBobby Krivitsky, Contributor

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Moreover, Henderson/Getty Images)Getty Images It took one Summer League game, a battle against this year’s top pick, Cooper Flagg, for Bronny James to showcase growth primarily cultivated with the Los Angeles Lakers' G League affiliate

Moreover, As his second Sin City stint nears its conclusion, he keeps getting better

That was never more evident than his performance against the Boston Celtics

James isn't one to let his on-court struggles faze him

Moreover, He had six turnovers in a scoreless first half

His highlights from the opening 20 minutes included driving the lane before shoveling the ball to Lakers' center Christian Koloko for a dunk

He also stripped the ball from Amari Williams as the Celtics' rookie tried to attack downhill

However, what was most evident is that, understandably, the 20-year-old guard still has a long way to go as a lead guard and a facilitator

However, "If I am consistently confident and bring the ball up and being able to play the one when it's needed, I think that'll be good," expressed James post-game (noteworthy indeed). "Getting those reps over and over again, having the ball in my hand most of the time, is really good for my development. " MORE FOR YOU Bronny James erupts in second half of Lakers' clash vs, given the current landscape

Celtics What unfolded after intermission was what the throngs of his fans at the Thomas & Mack Center were hoping to see (which is quite significant)

James starred in the final two frames

Nevertheless, However, It started with an impressive drive for a layup with six-foot-four guard Max Shulga pressing him full-court, given the current landscape

Later, he worked his way past another defensive menace, Boston's first-round pick, Hugo Gonzalez

Nevertheless, Nevertheless, He also drew a foul on the play when the latter tried to poke the ball free from behind

Additionally, James was just getting going

He showed off a deft touch on a floater, ed by a steal, sing to an overthrown pass to Gonzalez, amid market uncertainty

Then he sent a charge through the building

This analysis suggests that former USC Trojan went behind his back to create separation from a pressing Gonzalez before snapping a crossover dribble and blowing by him for a layup through from Kenneth Lofton Jr

He also converted on the ensuing free throw

Shortly after that came a chorus of MVP chants after he attacked downhill for another layup that turned into an old-school three-point play, considering recent developments

James with 18 points, pacing all participants, despite not scoring in the first half

He capitalized on 7/12 field goal attempts, primarily due to making a living around the rim

Meanwhile, The Celtics instructed Gonzalez and Shulga, a pair of pitbulls, to press him 94 feet, in today's financial world

Nevertheless, The evidence shows didn't matter

The former second-round selection looked comfortable handling the ball and whatever Boston threw at him

James also with five assists, matching backcourt mate DJ Steward for a team-high in Los Angeles's 87-78 loss

Furthermore, Furthermore, Bronny James is on an encouraging path In four Summer League appearances, James is averaging 14

Furthermore, 3 points, 3. 8 rebounds, and 2

On the other hand, 6 percent from the field, 30 percent from beyond the arc, and 78, considering recent developments

In contrast, 6 percent at the free-throw line (which is quite significant), in today's financial world

Meanwhile, He went 1/4 from three-point range against the Celtics

This demonstrates that six-foot-three guard must imve as a shooter

But the growth of his overall game, especially as a lead guard, makes him worthy of inclusion among those standing out in Las Vegas

On the other hand, "[It] definitely was a better result than last year, so I'm happy with it," said James after the game against Boston

After Monday's matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers, he noted, "It helps that I was in the G-League running point guard most of the time, in today's financial world. " James duced 17 points that evening, given current economic conditions

Furthermore, "Just getting these reps in the Summer League is helping as well," he voiced. "Just getting more comfortable game by game. " Maintaining that apach will help him finish his stay in Sin City on a high note

It's also the compass that will guide him from continued development in the G League to graduating from a two-way deal to a standard NBA contract

Additionally, It's all part of a journey to maximize his potential that's continuing to trend in an encouraging direction, given the current landscape

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