{"id":103808,"date":"2024-10-29T13:30:52","date_gmt":"2024-10-29T17:30:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=103808"},"modified":"2024-10-29T13:30:52","modified_gmt":"2024-10-29T17:30:52","slug":"bronny-james-cleveland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/10\/29\/bronny-james-cleveland\/","title":{"rendered":"The Stage is Set for Bronny James&#8217; Cleveland Appearance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Those Phoenix Suns know how to ruin a party, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">don\u2019t<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> they? <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A day <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">ago<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> the Los Angeles Lakers and the Cleveland Cavaliers were <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">both undefeated<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> That would have made <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/j\/jamesbr02.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Bronny <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">James&#8217;<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> appearance in Cleveland<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0much<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> more spectacular.\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In any case, all <a  href=\"https:\/\/clutchpoints.com\/nba-rumors-bronny-james-expected-play-lebron-cavs\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">reports<\/a> point to<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Bronny having his<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> second appearance during this NBA season, and it will happen in Cleveland.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> The Cavaliers and the Lakers play on Halloween Eve, October 30th.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>The Stage is Set for Bronny James&#8217; Cleveland Appearance<\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you want proof that Bronny will appear in Cleveland, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">just<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> listen to <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/j\/jamesle01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">LeBron James<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> talking about it. Born in Akron, Ohio, LeBron is a homegrown hero in Cleveland. He began his career with the Cavaliers and helped the team win its only championship title. After the game against the Phoenix Suns, LeBron <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">was asked<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> about <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">the possibility of<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> playing alongside Bronny in Cleveland. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> is what he had to say:<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201c<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">I<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">t\u2019s<\/span> <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">gonna<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> be special. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">He<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> was born in Northeast Ohio<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, I<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> was born in Northeast Ohio. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We\u2019ve<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> got a lot of ties back here <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">obviously<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. So it will be special to be there with him, have that moment <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">obviously<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A lot of footage of him running after games, dribbling the basketball, shooting those hoops<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, you know<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, so, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">it\u2019s<\/span> <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">gonna<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> be pretty coo<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">l\u201d.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DBsliZjuMrX\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; 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text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DBsliZjuMrX\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A post shared by Bleacher Report (@bleacherreport)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Bronny will travel with the Lakers during the five-game road trip, after which he will go to the G League. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As of today<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, the <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">franchise\u2019s<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> G League affiliate, South Bay <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Lakers<\/span> <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">does<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> not have Bronny listed on their roster.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Can You Get a Ticket?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As of October 29th, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">there are still a few tickets you can find<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> from third-party vendors for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/10\/28\/yuki-kawamura-bronny-james\/\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Bronny\u2019s<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> potential appearance in Cleveland.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> You can get your tickets through Seat Geek, Vivid Seats, StubHub, Viagogo, or Ticketmaster. The price ranges between $70 and $90 for the cheaper tickets. Of course, if you like premium tickets, they <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">go up and<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> cost more than $1,500 for the third row from courtside.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Why <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Isn\u2019t<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Bronny on the G League Roster?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Some fans might be confused, but Bronny has a contract that allows him to play for the Lakers and their affiliate without being on the roster. Bronny James has a standard contract <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">and<\/span> <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">he<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> will remain on the main roster even while in the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/10\/25\/lakers-make-key-decision-on-bronny-james\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">G League<\/a>. Had he signed a two-way contract, he would have appeared on the roster for the South Bay Lakers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What Can We Expect from Bronny?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">While there are many signs that the Bronny James Cleveland game will happen, we <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">have to<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> be reasonable. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">At the moment<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, the Cavaliers are undefeated, and they look like a team ready to take on the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/10\/29\/cleveland-cavaliers-donovan-mitchell-reveals-which-teammate-he-is-happy-for-darius-garland\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">next step<\/a>. Bronny got <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">his<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> minutes against <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/10\/23\/lebron-and-bronny\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Minnesota<\/a> when the Lakers led the way with 20+ points. It is hard to envision such a scenario against the Cavaliers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Lakers coach J.J. Redick will <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">certainly<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> try to appease LeBron and give him a special moment with his firstborn son. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">But if the game is tight from start to finish, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">it<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> will be a challenge <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">to squeeze a minute or two<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In his first game, Bronny played three minutes, missed two shots, and grabbed an offensive rebound. He was -5 during that period.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Those Phoenix Suns know how to ruin a party, don\u2019t they? A day ago the Los Angeles Lakers and the Cleveland Cavaliers were both undefeated. That would have made Bronny James&#8217; appearance in Cleveland\u00a0much more spectacular.\u00a0In any case, all reports point to\u00a0Bronny having his second appearance during this NBA season, and it will happen in [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5291,"featured_media":103855,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"1","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1608,9,62],"tags":[4572,2279,38],"class_list":["post-103808","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-basketball","category-cavaliers","category-nba","tag-bronny-james","tag-jj-redick","tag-lebron-james"],"modified_by":"Eamon Cassels, Editor","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/103808","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5291"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=103808"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/103808\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/103855"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=103808"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=103808"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=103808"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}