Bronny James endured a chastening night for the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday and Stephen A. Smith has pleaded with his father, LeBron, to take his son out of the spotlight

LeBron James made NBA history on Tuesday night, but hardly anyone was talking about it after the game. The Lakers superstar passed Maurice Cheeks for sixth place on the all-time st

After spending months averaging fewer than two minutes per game, Bronny James logged a career-high in playing time for the Los Angeles Lakers. However, head coach JJ Redick offered an honest assessment of his performance.

In a 118-104 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Lakers rookie guard—and son of superstar forward LeBron James— Bronny James struggled in the first ample playing time of his young career. The USC product attempted and missed five shots, and struggled to find his footing defensively against All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey and the Sixers.

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James, the son of LeBron James, made his 13th NBA appearance on Tuesday night against the Philadelphia 76ers. Recalled from the G League after a 31-point performance for the South Bay Lakers on Friday, James entered JJ Redick's rotation in the first quarter against Philadelphia.

Explore the Lakers' coaching decision to give Bronny James extended minutes and how he performed against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Yet, Lakers head coach JJ Redick feels the Lakers have put Bronny in "a tough spot" by moving him back and forth between the NBA and G League. Redick made the comments after Bronny returned to the Lakers lineup Tuesday in a 118-104 loss to the 76ers.

In just 15 minutes of play, the 20-year-old went 0-for-5 with three turnovers. "Maybe put him in a tough spot," Redick said.