However, the Lakers have a strange plan for Bronny in the lower level. After the season kicked off for the South Bay Lakers reports emerged the younger James would only be playing in home games when it comes to the G-League. It's an odd decision and one Charles Barkley takes great issue with.

The Los Angeles Lakers' decision to draft Bronny James, the oldest son of Lakers superstar LeBron James, with the 55th pick of the 2024 NBA Draft raised eyebrows and drew criticism in the moment. With the season now fully in swing,

The Los Angeles Lakers' decision for Bronny James, son of NBA icon LeBron, to only play in South Bay Lakers G-League home games has drawn criticism from Charles Barkley