"Bronny Set His Pops to the G League": Fans Erupt as LeBron James Shockingly Assigned to South Bay to Ramp Up for Season Debut

NBA fans reacted to LeBron James joining the LA Lakers' G-League affiliate team, the South Bay Lakers, before making his return to the team's lineup. The Lakers star has missed all of the games this season so far due to sciatica.

This was the first time in 23 years that James missed the start of the season. According to Shams Charania, he will practice with the South Bay, including 5-on-5 play practice. However, it was James being assigned to the G-League that became the big news for the fans.

A fan was hyped up and was ready to buy the South Bay Lakers' ticket.

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"If he plays in a g-league game I’m going 😂😂😂." "Bronny set his pops to the G League. Btw do senior players ever play actual G League games to get fit."

A fan predicted this season to be his last season in the NBA.

"LeBron didn't have G League as part of his farewell tour this season."

Another fan implied that playing in the G-League would hurt LeBron James' GOAT status.

"Jordan never played in the G League, Bron continues to prove his GOAT case."

One fan hilariously called it a typical case of nepotism.

"Bronny got his dad a spot in the G League holy nepotism."

Another fan predicted that LeBron James would put insane numbers in the G-League.

"Kings gonna drop 120 in g league scrimmage😭😭😭😭😭😭😭."

A fan was amused by James and his son's current teams.

"Who would've thought that Bronny would be on an NBA roster and Bron on a G-League roster."

Luka Doncic gets honest about LeBron James' imminent return

Just a few days after, the Lakers will finally have a full roster with their trio on the court. So far, Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic have shown the best versions of themselves, and the Lakers have one of the best records in the league.

LeBron James' return is only good news for the Lakers. With his superstar teammate hopeful for his return in the next few days, Doncic couldn't hide his excitement.

"We can't wait," Doncic told reporters about James' return after Monday's win. "All of us can't wait. It's Bron, so it's always good to have him back. Hopefully soon."

This is yet another historic season for LeBron James. He will officially become the first player in NBA history to play in his 23rd season, the highest by any player. However, this will also be the season when his retirement will gain a good part of the media's attention.

Edited by Nandjee Ranjan