If the Lakers are hoping to develop rookie Bronny James into a true NBA-caliber player, they're not going about it correctly.

It was a rough night overall for the Lakers, who lost Anthony Davis in the first quarter to what the team is calling an abdominal strain. Gabe Vincent, the team’s backup point guard, missed his second straight game with a left knee injury, necessitating Bronny’s addition to the rotation.

Bronny James reacts to his unexpected call-up by the Los Angeles Lakers, playing against Tyrese Maxey in a loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.