Redick explains why Bronny got extra minutes in crunch time against Heat

According to US sports media F/W columnist Chaitanya Dadwal, the Lakers defeated the Heat 130-120. This was Miami's only visit to Staples Center this season. LeBron James missed the game against his former team with sciatica issues. However, it marked a pivotal moment in his son's career with the team. Prior to this game, Bronny James was averaging less than five minutes per game this season. However, he played 18 minutes in this game, including six to seven minutes in the fourth quarter at a critical moment. He finished the game with two points, two assists and three steals.

While these aren't the most prominent numbers in terms of points in the paint, it does make you wonder why Redick decided to use a player he's rarely used against an opponent like the Heat all season when he already has two of the best guards available. After the game, a reporter asked Lakers head coach JJ Redick at the press conference why he decided to play Bronny at a critical moment in the game.

"I think he handles the ball really well. He steals the ball, but I think he handles the ball really well. Now I've seen it twice in the last week or so, in the second half of the game in Portland, he's really just a force in terms of containment and physicality," said an impressed Redick. Arguably, Luka took advantage of his game when he was double-teamed and he was the next guy to drive the finish, get into the paint, read the paint, and ultimately get his teammate an open three. So tonight was a really good stepping stone for him to have a very meaningful game in the fourth quarter and have a lot of big plays," Redick concluded.

Bronny James may not have contributed as much in terms of scoring in the paint, but his game has definitely improved in terms of numbers that aren't visible in the paint most of the time. Bronny has played in four of seven games this season, averaging 1.3 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.8 steals per game. rebounds. But that could change significantly soon. This game may not mean much, except for the key point that Redick's trust in Bronny is growing and he will soon find himself some regular rotation minutes. The scene that Lao Zhan most wants to see; although the two have created a historic moment of father and son on the same stage, there are not many people who are skeptical about Brownie. Since entering the league, they have been shrouded in a halo. In addition to accepting such a halo, he can only continue to improve himself to prove that he is suitable for this league, and his father will be less criticized