What number is Bronny James? Why LeBron's son isn't playing much for Lakers

It's a homecoming for the James family on Wednesday night.

The Los Angeles Lakers are playing in Cleveland against the Cavaliers, so LeBron is back where it all began. And he's there with his son, Bronny James, who also plays for the Lakers.

The only problem for Bronny is that right now, he doesn't actually play much.

For fans watching Lakers games lately, they often want to figure out which guy out there is Bronny, and you won't find him often.

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What number is Bronny James?

Bronny James wears the jersey number 9 on his uniform with the Lakers.

He's in his second year in the NBA after being chosen as the No. 55 overall pick (second round) in the 2024 NBA Draft out of USC.

Why isn't Bronny James playing?

Bronny isn't in the Lakers' usual rotation when most players are healthy.

This season, he's appeared in 24 games at the NBA level out of the Lakers' first 45 games.

In those appearances, Bronny has averaged 6.9 minutes and 1.5 points per game.

At 6-foot-2, he doesn't have great size, and he's not a great ball handler or shooter. He can make a slight impact defensively and when he attacks the basket, but he's still got a ways to go to be a useful NBA player.

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