The Lakers assigned rookie guard Bronny James to their South Bay affiliate, clearing the way for James to make his G League debut Saturday night in El Segundo.

Some NBA players might have been discouraged if they were nothing more than an end-of-the-bench player who averaged 2.3 points per game during their rookie season, but Bronny James is instead focused on earning more playing time by being a "defensive menace.

Lakers Facing Backlash for Bronny James Decision Before Warriors Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James said he isn't paying attention to any speculation regarding LeBron James.