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“LeBron Made Sure They Guaranteed Bronny’s Contract”: NBA Fans Don’t Mince Words As Bronny James Records More TOs Than Points in Preseason

Bronny James is set to enter his first NBA season without his father, LeBron James, on his roster.

By Arian Kashyap · Sportskeeda

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 10:45 AM

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NBA fans criticized Bronny James after he totaled more turnovers than points across four preseason games.
Bronny recorded 11 points and 12 turnovers, including a scoreless outing in a 101-89 loss to the Warriors.
Lakers head coach JJ Redick stated that Bronny has not played well in the preseason but noted lineup factors.

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NBA fans criticized Bronny James online following his difficult preseason performances with the Los Angeles Lakers. The guard recorded 11 points and 12 turnovers across four preseason appearances, prompting widespread social media backlash, with some fans alleging his guaranteed contract was influenced by his father, LeBron James.

Lakers head coach JJ Redick acknowledged the guard's struggles after a 101-89 preseason loss to the Golden State Warriors, stating that Bronny had not played well in the four games. However, Redick noted that rotational lineups and finding rhythm were contributing factors to his uneven play.

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